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Oconto County public meetings in 2025

250 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 29, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Riverview Town Board to discuss fire department collaboration

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to review fire department collaboration options for the district. Representatives from Doty, Mountain, and Riverview will participate in the discussion.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

County Board

County Board to approve zoning changes, contracts, and union agreement

The Oconto County Board will consider approving three zoning changes, a contract for a campground utility vehicle, and a working agreement for sheriff deputies. The meeting also includes reports on highway facilities and a closed session regarding a sheriff deputies union contract.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Phase II of new highway facility and other key actions

The Oconto County Board approved the consent agenda and several individual measures, including a purchase of a campground utility vehicle, revisions to the Public Facilities Handbook, and a contract award for a highway road improvement project. The board voted 27‑1 to move forward with Phase II of a new highway facility. It also unanimously approved the Sheriff Deputies Union Working Agreement for 2025‑2028 and referred a residential options proposal back to the 980 Committee.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee discusses pending Oconto County case and holds closed session

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee will discuss Case No. 04-Cl-01, receive a legal update on a recent court hearing, and prepare a report for the State Department of Health Services. The committee will enter a closed session to review confidential offender information and residential options, then reconvene in open session. Motions to convene closed session and to return to open session are scheduled.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board will discuss consolidating the five towns' fire departments

The Riverview Town Board, together with representatives from five towns, will meet to discuss the possible consolidation of their fire departments. The meeting may also include any other matters of interest to the participating towns.

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Fri Dec 12, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill to sign leachate agreement with Oconto Utility Commission

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will consider a leachate acceptance agreement with the City of Oconto Utility Commission for 2026, which sets a treatment charge of $5.50 per thousand gallons and a dumping charge of $5 per load. The committee will also discuss metal and freon recycling, the 2025 Fall WDNR inspection, and the future direction of the landfill. Additional agenda items include reviewing paid invoice totals for October ($71,311.93) and November ($44,439.95) 2025, and scheduling the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 leachate agreement and new recycling bids

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes without opposition. It approved entering a 2026 leachate acceptance agreement with the City of Oconto Utility Commission and authorized the chair or vice‑chair to sign it. The committee also approved public requests for bids on metal/freon recycling services and on a cost‑benefit analysis for future landfill options, and it approved the director’s attendance at a state resource‑management conference.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Administration

Committee to discuss deputies union contract and approve opioid remediation fund

The Oconto County Administration Committee will review financial reports, approve fee schedules, and discuss a resolution for an opioid remediation fund. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss the terms of the Sheriff Deputies Union contract and approve a working agreement for 2025-2028.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved highway improvement funding and several key resolutions

The Administration Committee approved the agenda amendment and the November 13, 2025 minutes. It set new minimum bids for unsold land, adopted the 2026 Treasurer's Office fee schedule, and approved three resolutions to be forwarded to the County Board: a highway road improvement project funded by sales tax, Phase II of a new highway facility, and an opioid remediation after‑school program. The committee also approved forwarding the Sheriff Deputies Working Agreement (2025‑2028) to the County Board.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee approves $196,602 boiler contract for Buildings A & C

The Property & Technology Committee will vote on the boiler replacement bid from Energy Control & Design, Inc. for $196,602 to replace two boilers in Buildings A and C. It will also consider a vacation roll‑over approval, review October vendor payments, and hear updates from the Technology Services Director on software demos, the courtroom project, and recent Lumen outages. Additional reports include a carpet replacement update for Building C.

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✓ Decided: Public Facilities Handbook approved by committee

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It then approved the Public Facilities Handbook as presented. Vacation carryover was approved for the Technology Services Director and the Facilities Manager. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Public Safety

Public Safety Committee to consider inmate medical contract renewal

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the renewal of the Southern Health Partners Inmate Medical Contract. The body will also receive updates on the Sheriff's Deputy Union contract and various monthly departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approves inmate medical contract renewal

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee approved the renewal of the Southern Health Partners inmate medical contract. The committee also received informational reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Child Support, Jail, Emergency Management, and other departments. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee meeting will address routine procedural matters

The Oconto County Highway Committee will conduct a standard meeting to adopt its agenda, discuss communications, and hold a closed session for deliberating the purchase of public property and investment of public funds. After the closed session, the committee will return to open session for any further legal business before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved moving forward with Phase I of new highway design

The committee approved the meeting agenda. It entered a closed session by unanimous roll‑call vote, then returned to open session later that day. The committee voted to recommend a resolution approving Phase I of the new highway facility with design firm Excel Engineering.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to approve 2026‑2027 poll worker list and routine reports

The Riverview Town Board will approve the November meeting minutes and review the financial report on bill payments. Committee chairs will give updates on planning, roads, fire, ambulance, and other services. Old business items include discussion of the County Camper Ordinance and fire department collaboration. New business consists of reviewing and approving the 2026‑2027 poll worker list.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments will approve agenda, minutes and set hearing dates

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will approve the meeting agenda and any changes to its sequence or items. It will also approve minutes from the Business Meeting held on October 28, 2025 and the public hearings held on December 8, 2025, which included several applicants. The committee will provide a period for public comments and will set dates for future public hearings and a business meeting before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two property variances, reducing setbacks for garage projects

The Oconto County Board of Adjustment approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It then granted Steven Sloan a 24‑foot variance from the required 30‑foot road right‑of‑way setback, allowing the garage to be built 6 feet from the road. The board also granted John & Diane Knecht a 23‑foot variance from the required 75‑foot ordinary high‑water‑mark setback, permitting a garage addition 52 feet from the water line. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves agenda and prior minutes, then adjourns

The commission approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. No action was taken on the proposed changes to the county camper/RV ordinance, with a town comprehensive plan review slated for spring 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved a one-year road plowing agreement with Village of Suring

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 11 meeting. It accepted the financial report, authorized payment of presented bills, and approved a one‑year road‑plowing contract with the Village of Suring. The board also approved the WTA membership invoice, the election workers list for 2026‑2027, and adjourned the meeting.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to review CTH-CC structure project

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss facility updates and review the CTH-CC Structure LRIP Project. The body will also consider a request from the Lena Snow Drifters Club and receive updates on staffing, equipment, and roadwork.

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✓ Decided: Approved Zenith Tech contract for CTH‑CC Structure LRIP project

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 6, 2025 minutes. It approved a contract with Zenith Tech for the CTH‑CC Structure LRIP project and recommended the contract to the County Board, with about $575,000 to be reimbursed from LRIP funds. It also approved the Lena Snow Drifters Club’s use of the CTH‑J bridge across Little River, requiring the club to maintain snow removal.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services Board to review 2026 contracts and fee schedule

The Board will discuss the 2026 fee schedule and approve contracts for various health and human services providers. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss residential options for sexually violent persons on supervised release.

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✓ Decided: Board approved resolution to develop residential options for sexually violent persons

The board approved the agenda, the November 5 meeting minutes, the 2026 fee schedule, and a set of 2026 contracts. It also approved a resolution to develop residential options for sexually violent persons on supervised release. The board entered and exited closed session by roll‑call vote.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Chute Pond Pavilion rental rates re-established by Land & Water Resources Committee

The committee voted to set Chute Pond Pavilion rental rates at $100 from May 1 to September 21 and $50 from September 22 to April 30, with fee waivers for non‑profit groups. It also approved allocating remaining Capital Improvement Plan funds to purchase a utility vehicle for North Bay Shore Campground. Additional actions included forwarding a recycling agreement for 15 municipalities and approving a preliminary state plat for Riverside Acres, Little Suamico.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved recycling contracts, vacation carryovers, and a county plat

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved additional vacation carryover hours for three employees, adopted two recycling contracts, and accepted a preliminary county plat for Caliber Estates pending further approvals. It also waived pavilion rental fees for two community groups and forwarded a snowmobile award resolution to the County Board.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board will discuss fire grant collaboration and RV/camper ordinance

The Riverview Town Board will meet on December 1, 2025 at 1:2 p.m. to consider two agenda items. The board will discuss a collaboration with the fire department involving an innovation grant. The board will also review the Oconto County RV/Camper Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Town Board discussed fire department merger options and RV ordinance, no decisions

The board reviewed options for combining fire department administration and equipment, noting one town may combine soon. They also heard about a new county RV/Camper ordinance affecting vacant land taxes and usage. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

County Board

Board will approve five zoning changes for towns across the county

The Oconto County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple zoning changes for the towns of Abrams, Brazeau, Chase, Morgan and Stiles. It will also act on revised agreements, an intergovernmental recycling pact, a UW‑Extension Services contract, and a boiler replacement bid. A closed‑session discussion of a development agreement and a presentation on the Fox Solar Project are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board directs attorney to negotiate joint development agreement for Fox Solar Project

The board approved its consent and regular agendas and adopted several contracts and position reclassifications by unanimous electronic votes. It entered a closed session (24‑aye, 2‑nay) and later voted 24‑aye, 1‑nay to direct Attorney Rebecca Roeker and Attolles Law to pursue and negotiate a joint development agreement for the Fox Solar Project. Additional approvals included a UW‑Extension Services contract and a boiler replacement bid.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town of Riverview schedules special board meeting for November 20, 2025

The Town Board has scheduled an amended special meeting to be held via Zoom, followed by a separate meeting at the Town Hall. No specific agenda items or discussion topics were listed in the provided document.

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✓ Decided: No decisions made; board to discuss Innovation Grant at later meeting

The board held an informational session where a consultant reviewed the status of his recommendations for the Innovation Grant and presented options. No formal actions or votes were taken. The board will schedule a separate meeting to discuss the plan.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Library Services Board

Library board to discuss 2026 funding and opioid remediation guidelines

The Oconto County Library Services Board will meet to approve minutes, review reports, and discuss the 2026 allocation of library funds and opioid remediation project guidelines.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Library Services Board voted to approve the agenda as presented and to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. The board then adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Aging Advisory Council

Council discusses nutrition advisory vacancy and senior program updates

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council will discuss a vacancy on the Nutrition Advisory Council and provide updates on senior services. Topics include transportation funding of about $150,000 with a 20% county match, a $3,000 county contribution to an Elderly Benefits Specialist salary, and the nutrition program run by Marinette Elderly Services. No formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Aging Advisory Council approved the meeting agenda as written. It also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Administration

County Board of Canvassers per diem set to $250

The Administration Committee will consider several actions, including setting the County Board of Canvassers per diem at $250, discussing a minimum bid for the sale of Parcel 034-4611077, and approving HR reclassifications for assistant forest and parks administrators. The committee will also review the court security lieutenant position for the Sheriff’s Office, adopt the 2026 county budget and tax levy, and consider the revised Bay Workforce Development Area Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Committee set land parcel minimum bid and forwarded staffing reclassifications

The Administration Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, set the minimum bid for land parcel 034-4611077 at appraised value plus costs, and moved several resolutions to the County Board for approval, including staffing reclassifications, a court security lieutenant position, a workforce development agreement, and a UW Extension contract.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee discusses pending supervised-release case and legal updates

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee will review the pending Oconto County Case No. 04‑Cl‑01, receive a legal update on recent court hearings, and prepare a report and recommendation to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The committee will enter a closed session to consider confidential offender information and possible residential options, then reconvene in open session for any further legal business. No new actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee voted 5‑0 to enter closed session on pending case

The committee approved the agenda and the October 14, 2025 minutes. It voted 5‑0 to convene a closed session to discuss confidential information about the pending case, then voted 4‑0 to return to open session. The committee also approved proceeding with the agreed plan from the closed session and set the next meeting for December 17, 2025.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to review boiler replacement bids for courthouse

The Property & Technology Committee will discuss boiler replacement proposals for the Oconto County Courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation on an audio/visual workgroup and a report on technology updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $196,602 boiler replacement bid

The committee approved the agenda as amended, including removal of item 10.1. It approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The committee approved the Energy Control & Design boiler bid for $196,602 and will forward a resolution to the county board. The committee also requested that an Audio/Visual Update be placed on the Property & Technology agenda each month.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Public Safety

Committee will approve 2026 civil process and records fee schedules

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee will vote to adopt the 2026 Civil Process Fee Schedule and the 2026 Records Fee Schedule. It will also review a proposal to change a Court Security Deputy position to a Lieutenant role effective January 1, 2026. A sale of three surplus generators to Nsight for $6,000 will be noted, though no action is required on that item.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approves fee schedules and court security position

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 15 meeting. It adopted the 2026 Civil Process and Records fee schedules, which remain unchanged from 2025. The committee also approved the resolution to create a Court Security Lieutenant position and will forward it to the Administration Committee.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee to discuss CLTS enrollment and MAPCW services

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will review enrollment and waitlists for CLTS, receive a presentation on MAPCW services and the PCS tool, and approve the agenda for the November 11, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried after being moved and seconded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Highway Safety Committee

Highway Safety Sub‑Committee reviews accidents, claims, and safety concerns

The sub‑committee will review recent vehicle accident and claims reports, work‑comp claims, observation cards, and safety checklists. It will follow up on prior safety issues and discuss new concerns such as truck loading practices, speed limits near the crushing operation, and equipment needs. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and ordered two body cameras

The Highway Safety Sub‑Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the purchase of two body‑camera units for flagging operations, tasking Elias with pursuing the order. No other motions were voted on.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Health & Human Services Loss Control

Presentation on MAPCW services and PCS tool by Lisa Deviley

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee will review minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, report on Oconto County and statewide CLTS enrollment numbers, receive a presentation on MAPCW services and the PCS tool, and provide an update on the CST program. No new motions or approvals beyond routine agenda items are indicated.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to fill supervisor vacancy and approve minutes

The Town Board will meet to approve October minutes and financial reports, fill an open supervisor position, and discuss community events and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approved meeting minutes and authorized payment of all presented bills

The board voted to accept the October regular board and special budget meeting minutes. A second motion approved payment of all bills that were presented at the meeting. Both motions were seconded and carried.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to approve 2025 tax levy for 2026 budget

The Town of Riverview will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget at 7:00 p.m. on November 11 at the Town Hall, 15152 Island Lake Rd. Immediately after, a special town meeting of electors will vote to approve the 2025 total town tax levy that will be collected in 2026. The November Town Board meeting will follow the public hearing and special meeting to consider any further matters.

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✓ Decided: Town of Riverview approved its 2025 tax levy for 2026

The Town Board accepted the 2025 Budget Hearing minutes. Electors unanimously approved the total town tax levy for 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

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Tue Nov 11, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved new tax collection software contract with Transcendent Tech

The Town of Bagley board approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 13 meeting. It accepted the financial report and authorized payment of the presented bills. The board also approved a contract with Transcendent Tech to provide tax‑collection software starting in 2026 and approved a $6,216 rural insurance invoice. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

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Fri Nov 7, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

✓ Decided: Peter Bushmaker appointed to fill vacant supervisor position

The Town Board held a special meeting to address the vacancy created by David VanZeeland's resignation. After discussion of duties, Peter Bushmaker agreed to fill the appointed supervisor position. No vote tally was recorded.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to review 2026 fee schedule

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 fee schedule and a driveway variance request. The body will also review parking on CTH-J and provide updates on staffing, equipment, and facilities.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a driveway variance request and the 2026 fee schedule

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 9, 2025 minutes. It voted to allow a driveway variance request. It also approved the 2026 fee schedule. The committee recommended moving the No‑Parking signs 8 feet north and south of the driveway.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to consider grant request for Oconto Unified School District After School Club

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will meet to review the opioid remediation fund balance and discuss grant funding requests. The body will also address committee member appointments and reappointments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved up to $40,000 grant for Oconto Unified School District After‑School Club

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 25, 2025 minutes. It approved a grant for the Oconto Unified School District After‑School Club at $8.42 per student, up to $40,000 total. No other actions were taken, and the next regular meeting is set for January 8, 2026.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Health & Human Services

Board to approve $85.21 transportation grant application

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to approve a grant application for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and review prior vendor payments. The meeting is scheduled immediately following a public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the 2026 Wisconsin DOT S85.21 transportation grant application

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2026 Wisconsin Department of Transportation S85.21 transportation grant application. Additionally, the board approved the grant applications recommended by the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Health & Human Services

Public hearing on 2026 elderly and disabled transportation program

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the county's proposed plan and budget for the 2026 Section 85.21 elderly and disabled transportation programs. The meeting will include an overview and discussion of the draft Specialized Transportation Assistance Grant Application. Attendees may submit comments in advance or speak during the public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the meeting agenda

The Health & Human Services Board approved the agenda as written after a motion by Winkler and a second by Ballestad. No other actions or approvals were taken regarding the 2026 Section 85.21 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 a.m.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Council reviews land‑info program funding and upcoming GIS projects

The Oconto County Land Information Council will review the 2026 WLIP Base Budget, Training & Education, and Strategic Initiative Grant Application. It will discuss funding for the Land Information Program, including recording and transfer fees, and consider the Transcendent conversion project. The agenda also includes plans for GIS server upgrades, a 2025 orthophoto flight, and the 2026 plat book.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and prior minutes, then adjourned the meeting

The Land Information Council approved the agenda as presented. It also approved the November 24, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee to review recycling contracts, donation site request, and Riverside Acres plat

The Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss a 2026 Extension Educator 136 contract, review the preliminary State Plat for Riverside Acres in the Town of Little Suamico, consider renewal of municipal recycling contracts, and evaluate a request for an aluminum can donation site at drop‑off centers. The meeting also includes a closed‑session to confer with legal counsel on current litigation affecting Oconto County and departmental reports with no action required.

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✓ Decided: Chute Pond Pavilion rental rates re‑established by committee

The committee approved new rental rates for the Chute Pond Pavilion, set at $100 from May 1 to September 21 and $50 from September 22 to April 30. It also authorized towns to create aluminum‑can donation sites at municipal recycling centers and forwarded the 2026 Extension Educator contract and the Intergovernmental Recycling Agreement to the County Board for approval. The committee entered a closed session and postponed two rezoning public hearings.

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Fri Oct 31, 2025

Veterans Commissioners Meeting

Oconto County Veterans Commissioners to review budget and WDVA grants

The Oconto County Veterans Commission will meet to review the budget and grants from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. The body will also discuss updates regarding the transportation program and the Emergency Relief Fund.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve agenda, elect chair, and adopt prior minutes

The commission voted to approve the meeting agenda. Renee Dietrich was elected chairperson. The minutes from November 1, 2024 were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

County Board

Board to adopt 2026 budget and tax levy for Oconto County

The Oconto County Board will vote on the FY 2026 budget and set the tax levy for the year. It will also consider compensation for board members, a capital improvement plan, a law‑firm engagement, and opioid remediation initiatives. Several zoning changes are listed on the consent agenda. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted the 2026 County Budget and tax levy

The Oconto County Board approved the FY 2026 budget and tax levy, set board compensation for 2026‑2028, and adopted the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. A resolution on renewable‑energy infrastructure was sent back to committee for revision. Several other items, including a forestry revitalization act and a law‑firm engagement, were also approved.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments will approve agenda, minutes and set hearing dates

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will consider routine items for this meeting. Items include approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 business meeting and the October 28, 2025 public hearings, and setting dates for upcoming public hearings and the next business meeting. The board will also hear public comments before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board grants 5.5‑foot setback variance for Kratz‑Sieracki garage

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and prior minutes. It postponed the Knecht garage variance pending a revised site plan (5‑aye, 0‑nay). After initially moving to deny, the Board granted a 5.5‑foot setback variance for Tamra Kratz & Thomas Sieracki’s garage (3‑aye, 2‑nay). Future public hearings were scheduled for December 8‑9.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

Oconto County reviews Hazard Mitigation Plan updates

The Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee is meeting to update the county's hazard mitigation plan. The body will review goals, critical facilities lists, and draft chapters of the plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee scheduled next meeting for Jan 20 2026

The Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee reviewed updates to the critical facilities list, noted revisions to Draft Chapters 1 and 2, and was informed that Chapter 3 will be ready for the next meeting. No public comments were received. The committee set the next meeting for January 20, 2026 at the Oconto Falls Fire Station, 431 Union Avenue.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to attend Lake Michigan Area LWCA meeting

The Land & Water Resources Committee will attend the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association Annual Tour/Fall Business Meeting. The purpose of the attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Traffic Safety Commission to review crash data and hazard locations

The Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission will meet to review traffic crash data, discuss hazard locations, and review construction proposals. The meeting is a standard procedural session with no major decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Traffic Safety Commission voted to approve the agenda for the October 22, 2025 meeting and to adopt the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. The commission also set its next regular meeting for January 28, 2026.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town of Riverview Board to hold 2026 budget workshop

The Town Board will meet to conduct a workshop for the preparation of the 2026 budget. This is a planning session to determine future spending and revenue.

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✓ Decided: Board approved continuing resolution to exceed levy limit for Joint EMS

The Town of Riverview Board met on Oct. 21, 2025 to continue work on the 2026 budget. After discussion of cemetery funding, wage changes, and fire department needs, the board agreed there is no need to request a levy limit increase. It approved continuing the resolution that allows the town to exceed the levy increase limit for Joint EMS services. The board will also review shared revenue and net income for future asset allocations.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Administration

County adopts 2026 budget and tax levy

The Administration Committee will vote on a resolution adopting Oconto County's FY 2026 budget and establishing the tax levy for that year. It will also consider the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, the 2026 Part‑Time Wage Schedule, and a municipal request to purchase a land parcel. Additional discussion items include an engagement agreement with Attoles Law Firm and the Fox Solar LLC project.

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✓ Decided: Administration Committee approved the 2026 county budget and tax levy

The committee approved the agenda (removing item 8.2) and the minutes from September meetings. It approved the Attolles Law Firm engagement, the 2026 holiday schedule, the 2026 part‑time wage schedule, the FY 2026 budget with its tax levy, the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and the Opioid Remediation Funded Initiatives. All motions were carried.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee will review and approve September vendor payments

The Property & Technology Committee will consider routine reports from the Maintenance Engineer and the Technology Services Director, and will review and approve the prior month’s vendor payments. All other agenda items are informational reports or announcements with no action required. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Town of Riverview - Seven Town & NOCCO

County Administrator report and budget will be discussed

The Seven Town Boards of Brazeau, Breed, Doty, Lakewood, Mountain, Riverview, and Townsend will meet to hear reports on the Oconto County budget, the sheriff, the NOCCO Committee, TEDCOR, animal control, emergency management, fire‑ambulance collaboration, and the Ballbank program. The meeting will also set details for the next gathering. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Public Safety

Committee to approve sale of surplus tower site equipment

The Public Safety Committee will consider two actions: approving the sale of surplus tower site equipment and reviewing a possible court security lieutenant position. The meeting also includes several monthly reports that require no action, such as the District Attorney, jail population updates, and the Opioid Abatement Steering Committee. The committee will set the next meeting date before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The committee voted to approve the agenda as presented, and the motion carried. It also approved the September 10, 2025 minutes, and that motion carried. No other actions were taken; all reports were treated as informational.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Health & Human Services

Supervised Release Placement Committee meets to discuss pending case

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee will meet to discuss a pending case, review legal updates, and consider a closed session regarding confidential offender information.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and entered closed session

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes. It voted 7‑0 to convene a closed session, then 6‑0 to return to open session. The next meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2025.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Board to approve electronic email notification for county ordinance changes

The Town Board will consider several agenda items, including approval of the September meeting minutes and a financial report. New business items include a request from Jeff Runge regarding Kalies Shady Lane, an operator’s license request, a resolution to have Oconto County send ordinance amendment notices by electronic mail instead of regular mail, and a revision to Nuisance Ordinance 21 to add a provision about bees.

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✓ Decided: Board approved electronic mail notification resolution and bee‑hive ordinance amendment

The board accepted the September regular board meeting minutes and approved payment of all outstanding bills. It added the MOU and Hazardous Mitigation items to the agenda, approved Resolution 2025-2 to allow electronic mail notifications, and amended Ordinance 21 to include provisions for bee hives. No other actions were taken.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Executive Committee

Oconto County Board to discuss supervisor roles and strategic planning

The Oconto County Executive Committee will review the County Board's rules, discuss supervisor job descriptions, and plan next steps for strategic planning. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss employee performance evaluations.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Town of Bagley approves 2026 budget and tax levy

The board approved the 2026 town budget with a unanimous 3‑yea vote. A tax levy of .00077 was adopted, projected to raise about $66,900.88 for the 2026 operations. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Commission reviews 2026 budget revisions and administrator position

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will consider revisions to the 2026 budget. It will discuss the administrator position and the associated work hours. A closed session will be held to evaluate an employee, followed by an open session for any further legal business.

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Fri Oct 10, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meets to review operations and recycling

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to discuss 2025 landfill reports, metal and freon recycling, and update the free electronics recycling event. The committee will also review the September 2025 invoice schedule.

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✓ Decided: Meeting adjourned without decisions due to lack of quorum

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee did not have a quorum, so motions to approve the agenda and the September 12th minutes were tabled. No other motions were made, and the meeting disbanded at 9:56 a.m. No substantive decisions were taken.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to vote on CTH‑I engineering study and speed limit change

The Oconto County Highway Committee will consider and vote on the CTH‑I engineering study and a speed‑limit change for the segment between South Main Street and State Highway 22. The committee will also vote on a septic encroachment easement for parcel #026‑141401233CTH‑A. Additional agenda items include a facility discussion, updates on roadwork, staffing and equipment, and general announcements.

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✓ Decided: Highway Committee approved CTH‑I speed limit changes and a septic easement

The committee voted to adopt the recommendations of the CTH‑I engineering study, setting new speed limits and signage. It also approved a septic encroachment easement for parcel 032‑111100521 on CTH‑B. Earlier motions to approve the agenda and the September 4 minutes were carried as well.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Health & Human Services

Board will vote on health officer succession and state SNAP investment support

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board meeting on Oct. 8, 2025 includes a resolution to establish a line of succession for the County Health Officer. The board will also consider a resolution supporting state investment for Income Maintenance Administration related to SNAP program changes. Additional agenda items include a caregiver program presentation, an aging unit program overview, and an update from the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and two resolutions at Oct 8 meeting

The Health & Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda and the September 3 minutes. It also adopted a resolution establishing a line of succession for the County Health Officer and a resolution supporting state investment for income‑maintenance administration. All motions were carried.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board will hold a budget workshop to prepare the 2026 budget

The Riverview Town Board will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the Town Hall at 15471 Hwy 32. The meeting is a workshop to begin work on the town’s 2026 budget. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the budget preparation discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved continuing resolution to exceed levy limit for Joint EMS

The Town of Riverview Board met on Oct. 21, 2025 to continue work on the 2026 budget. Members discussed cemetery budget options, wage changes, fire department funding, and other items. The board agreed and approved to continue the resolution that allows exceeding the levy increase limit for Joint EMS services. No other formal actions were recorded.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to hold informational meeting with Fox Solar

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to gather information and participate in discussions regarding Fox Solar. This is an informational meeting and not a decision-making session.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Oconto County to review RV ordinance and recycling contract renewals

The Land and Water Resources Committee will consider amendments to the Recreational Vehicle ordinance and review recycling contract renewals. The body will also discuss the Forestry Revitalization Act and Pioneer Park implementation.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwarded support resolution for Forestry Revitalization Act

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It adopted revisions to the Recreational Vehicle ordinance and sent them to the towns for review. The committee renewed the scrap‑metal recycling contract with Mike Smet. It also voted to forward a resolution supporting the Forestry Revitalization Act to the County Board.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Mountain Ambulance Commission to discuss administrator position and 2026 budget

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will discuss the administrator position and hours, review the 2026 budget, and hold a closed session to evaluate an employee.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to discuss NOCCO contract with OCSO

The Town of Riverview Town Board will meet to review and discuss the WTA contract between NOCCO and OCSO. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes and the current agenda.

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Fri Oct 3, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board of Supervisors conducts industry tour

The County Board of Supervisors is meeting for a county-wide industry tour to gather information and participate in discussions. The itinerary consists of site visits to various businesses and facilities across the county.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

Town of Riverview - Cemetery Committee

Riverview Cemetery Committee to discuss budget, equipment, and ordinance updates

The Riverview Cemetery Committee will meet to review the 2025 budget, address equipment needs, and discuss updates to the cemetery ordinance. The meeting will also include a sexton's report and a possible closed session for employee evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery committee approved ATV/UTV ordinance addition and staff raise

The committee adopted new rules allowing ATV/UTV use on cemetery blacktop with a 10 mph speed limit after a motion carried. It also approved a $2‑per‑hour wage increase for employees to $20 per hour effective Jan 1 2026 after a motion carried. No other motions were taken.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Administration

Committee will discuss minimum bids for several county land parcels.

The Administration Committee will review appraisal reports and consider minimum bid amounts for four county parcels located in the towns of Riverview, Mountain, Townsend, and Maple Valley. This discussion may result in a decision on land sale actions for those parcels. All other agenda items are procedural, such as the call to order, mission statement, agenda approval, announcements, and setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Committee sets minimum bids for four county land parcels

The Administration Committee approved its agenda and voted to set minimum bids at fair market value for four parcels being sold to municipalities. Each motion was carried without recorded vote tallies. The parcels and their minimum bids were: Riverview ($1,300), Mountain ($7,000 for three parcels together), Townsend ($300), and Maple Valley ($1,000).

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to review grant requests for school club and police cameras

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will discuss and potentially act on grant funding requests. The body will also receive updates on the Opioid Remediation Fund balance and reports from previous grant recipients.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a $90,000 grant for the Sheriff’s Office Flock‑Camera program

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It denied a grant request from Oconto Unified School District. It approved a five‑year, $90,000 grant for the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office Flock‑Camera program, with the chair abstaining from the vote.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board to consider public hearing to revoke CU‑20220030 for Nathan Yoder

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, and will review a request from the Town of Pensaukee to schedule a public hearing to revoke permit CU‑20220030 issued to Nathan Yoder because of ongoing complaints. The board will also set dates for upcoming public hearings and a business meeting. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two variances to James & Laura Brill for garage relocation

The Board unanimously approved a 40‑foot variance from the required 75‑foot setback to allow a garage to be built 35 ft from the County Road G centerline. It also approved a 59‑foot variance from the required 75‑foot setback to permit construction 16 ft from the Kelly Lake outlet. Additionally, the Board scheduled a public hearing on Oct 29 2025 to consider modifying or revoking the conditional use permit for Nathan & Ruth Yoder.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Hazard Mitigation Steering Committe

Evaluate and update hazard mitigation goals and risk ratings

The Oconto County Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee will review the 2021 mitigation plan, including its goals, hazard risks, critical facilities, and strategies. Members will discuss the project schedule and their expectations. The committee will evaluate and update the plan's goals and hazard ratings. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of next steps for the updated plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee discussed plan updates and set tasks, no decisions made

The Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee reviewed the 2021 plan, rated hazard risks, and identified the need to gather goals and verify critical facilities. Members were asked to review the current plan and submit updates and goals before the next meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

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Sun Sep 21, 2025

County Board

Board may attend Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors may attend the 2025 Wisconsin Counties Association Annual Conference in Wisconsin Dells from September 21-23, 2025. The purpose is to gather information and participate in discussions on agenda items within the board's authority. Notice of the conference was posted on September 9, 2025 and made available on the county website and at the County Clerk’s office.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

County Board

Board will vote to approve a county sales tax for highway road improvement projects

The Oconto County Board will consider a range of items, including several rezoning ordinances, a resolution to approve a county sales tax for highway road improvement projects, and updates to employee benefits and recreation funding. The consent agenda contains three land‑use changes that reclassify parcels in the Towns of How, Stiles, and Underhill. Additional items address insurance renewal rates, a pay‑grade change for an administrative assistant, and continuation of the County Recreation Committee.

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✓ Decided: County Board approved sales tax for highway road improvement projects

The board adopted a county sales tax to fund highway road improvement projects by unanimous electronic vote. It also approved health and dental insurance renewal rates and several personnel positions, including a recreation committee funding plan that passed 21‑3. Additional unanimous actions included a pay‑grade change, carpet replacement in Building C, and new sheriff’s office positions.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee reviews conservation grants and DNR funding application

The Land and Water Resources Committee is meeting to discuss grant applications and conservation aids. The body is considering a resolution to apply for a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources cost share grant.

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✓ Decided: Committee authorized Forest & Parks admin to apply for county conservation aid grant

The committee approved its agenda after a motion by Beyer was carried. Members discussed a LumberJack RC&D grant application from Little Suamico Recreation Association to upgrade town parks, but no decision was recorded. The committee voted to authorize the Forest & Parks Administrator to apply for a county conservation aids grant and to forward the resolution to the county board. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 AM.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Commission will consider the 2025 budget for Mountain Ambulance Service

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will meet to review old business items, including the sale of a 2010 ambulance, an audit, and the WeinerFest event. New business includes discussion of the administrator position and the 2025 budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: MAS Commission approves 2026 budget and meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the proposed 2026 budget, pending any changes related to the Administrator position. Commissioners scheduled a follow‑up meeting for September 25, 2025 to continue discussion of the Administrator role.

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Fri Sep 12, 2025

MAR-OCO

Committee will discuss the 2026 tire disposal service agreement and related fee

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee will consider a service contract for tire disposal in 2026 and a possible user fee for tire disposal. An upcoming free electronics recycling collection will be presented as information only. The committee will also receive updates on landfill operations, review September 2025 invoices, and schedule the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved new tire service contract and raised bulk tire fee

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting. It voted to enter a 12‑month tire disposal service agreement with Liberty Tire Recycling for 2026. The bulk tire disposal fee was increased by $25 per ton to $485 per ton, effective January 1, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Administration

County to approve 2026 department budgets and staffing changes

The Oconto County Administration Committee will review and vote on proposed 2026 department budgets, including the County Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Veterans Services, and Human Resources. The committee will also discuss and approve several staffing changes, including two new sheriff lieutenant positions and a change in the Emergency Management Administrative Assistant's status from part-time to full-time.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved authority to sign multi‑million opioid settlement agreements

The Administration Committee authorized the chair to sign opioid litigation settlements totaling roughly $80 M, $97 M and $99 M. It also approved several staffing changes, including new sheriff lieutenant positions and a full‑time emergency‑management assistant, and set the minimum bid for remaining land‑sale properties at appraised value plus costs. In addition, the committee forwarded numerous 2026 department budgets and a county sales‑tax road‑improvement resolution to the County Board for approval.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Six Towns Meeting to elect leadership and review OCSO contract

The Town of Riverview will host a Six Towns Meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also review committee members and discuss the NOCCO contract with the Oconto County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Public Safety

Committee will approve 2026 budget and staffing for public safety departments

The Public Safety Committee will consider approvals for out‑of‑area travel for the Sheriff’s Office, several new Sheriff’s Office positions, and the conversion of an Emergency Management assistant to a full‑time role. It will also review and approve the 2026 budget for Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff’s Office. All items are listed on the agenda for the September 10, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 budget recommendations for five public safety departments

The Public Safety Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 13 meeting. It authorized Sheriff Skarban's out‑of‑area training travel and recommended new administration and lieutenant positions for the Sheriff’s Office, as well as a full‑time account specialist for Emergency Management. Finally, the committee recommended approval of the 2026 budgets for Child Support, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff’s Office to the County Board.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

Property & Technology

Oconto County reviews 2026 budgets and Building C carpet replacement

The Property & Technology Committee is reviewing the 2026 budgets for the Maintenance and Technology Services departments. The body is also considering a bid for carpet replacement in Building C offices and the purchase of firewall replacements.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended 2026 Technology Services budget to County Board

The Property & Technology Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 13 meeting. It voted to recommend the 2026 Maintenance Department budget and the 2026 Technology Services Department budget to the County Board. The committee also approved a recommendation to replace carpet on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building C and adopted a new 20‑character password policy. August vendor vouchers were approved.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee to discuss housing for Oconto County Case No. 04-CI-01

The Supervised Release Placement Committee is meeting to identify a residential option for a county resident releasing from the state prison system. The committee will review a pending case and prepare recommendations for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and closed‑session motions

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee approved the agenda and the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted 5‑0 to enter a closed session and later 5‑0 to return to open session. The next meeting was scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board of Supervisors to hold Small Community Forum in Gillett

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will hold a Small Community Forum to gather information and discuss matters within the board's authority. The event is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to discuss $48,000 property revaluation contract

The Town Board will meet to discuss the need for property revaluation and a contract with Fair Market Assessments. The board will also address the establishment of a NOCCO commission and an operator's license application.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2026 property revaluation contract

The Town Board approved a revaluation contract with Fair Market Assessments, setting up revaluations for 2026 to keep property valuations accurate. The board also approved a conditional use permit for combining two Neubauer properties, an operator's license for Laura Sullivan, and payment of all bills. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates on roads, fire departments, and other routine matters.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved the town’s financial report and authorized bill payments

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It then approved the financial report and authorized payment of the presented bills. All motions were carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee reviews 2026 budget and paving contracts

The Oconto County Highway Committee meets to discuss and approve several key items, including the 2026 budget, paving contracts, and facility upgrades. The meeting also covers updates on roadwork, vendor payments, and staffing changes.

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✓ Decided: Highway Committee approved the 2026 budget and forwarded it to the County Board

The committee approved the 2026 transportation budget and sent it to the full County Board for final action. It also approved a building encroachment easement, a request for $500,000 of unallocated sales‑tax funds for additional paving, and several small contracts. A proposed $1 million addition to the paving account was denied due to lack of funds. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Board to review 2026 budget

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to approve the 2026 budget and budget adjustments. The board is also considering the approval of two new positions and a contract for a nurse prescriber.

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✓ Decided: Board forwarded 2026 health budget and approved key staffing positions

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. They voted to forward the 2026 Health and Human Services budget to the County Administrator for the County Board. The board approved resolutions to create a Birth‑to‑Three Special Education Teacher/Service Coordinator position and a WIC Coordinator position. Additional approvals included a 2025 contract for Krista Radish, PMHNP, and budget adjustments for the department.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Oconto County Land & Water Resources to review 2026 budgets and renewable energy resolution

The committee will discuss and potentially act on a Renewable Energy Resolution and the 2026 budgets for multiple departments. The body will also consider a land purchase in the Town of Morgan and a reallocation of dam repair funds.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards renewable energy resolution and multiple budgets to County Board

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved several budget recommendations and forwarded them to the County Board. It also moved a resolution requiring renewable energy companies to obtain County Board approval for infrastructure, sending it to the Board after a 3‑2 vote. Additional actions included reclassifying a staff position and reallocating dam project funds.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to appoint Treasurer for remaining term

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and possibly act on filling the Office of the Treasurer for the remainder of an unexpired term. The meeting follows standard procedural items including roll call, pledge, and mission statement.

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✓ Decided: Board fails to rescind prior treasurer appointment motion

The board approved the regular agenda as presented. A motion to rescind the earlier appointment of the Deputy County Treasurer as County Treasurer was voted down, with 10 ayes, 18 nays, and 3 members absent.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee approves $158,563 in opioid abatement grants

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee met to review fund balances, discuss grant applications, and approve funding for local programs addressing opioid use. The committee also heard updates on staffing and future presentations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and prior meeting minutes, no new actions taken

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad‑Hoc Steering Committee approved the agenda as written and approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes. No grant funding requests or other substantive actions were taken. The next regular meeting is set for September 25, 2025.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Commission considers duplex addition via conditional use permits on Crooked Lake Lane

The Riverview Plan Commission will review a conditional use permit request for two neighboring properties at 15667 & 15669 E Crooked Lake Lane, where the owner plans to build a duplex addition. The meeting will also include procedural items like approval of previous minutes and a report from the Town Board.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved the June 12 meeting minutes

The commission adopted a resolution, moved by Randy Siewert and seconded by Chair Brenda Carey‑Mielke, to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting unanimously. Chris Schultz reported his re‑election as MAS commissioner. After discussion, the commission decided to wait for any municipalities to request coverage before addressing service‑area expansion. Budget items were discussed but no formal approval was made.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Library Services Board

Oconto County Library Services Board to review library services plan

The Library Services Board will meet to review the Library Services Plan and receive reports from county libraries and the Nicolet Federated Library System. The board will also receive an update from the Library Planning Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned the meeting

The Library Services Board approved the agenda as presented and approved the corrected minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting, with both motions carried. The board then adjourned the meeting at 2:43 p.m. No other actions or decisions were taken.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

Planning commission to review duplex addition permit for two Riverview properties

The Riverview Planning Commission will meet on August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM to conduct procedural items and review a conditional use permit for a duplex addition on two neighboring properties at 15667 & 15669 E Crooked Lake Lane. The meeting includes routine business such as approval of past minutes and a report from the Town Board.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously recommends Conditional Use Permit for Neubauer duplex

The commission approved the meeting minutes as printed. It voted to recommend that the Town Board approve a Conditional Use Permit for the Neubauer family’s duplex project, with the stipulation that the permit stay with the current owner. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments to hold public hearings for five applicants

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and set future hearing dates. The meeting includes public hearings for five specific applicants.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two garage variances for Brian Schmiling on Gilkey Lake Rd

The Board of Adjustments approved the agenda and minutes for the meeting and set the next public hearing and business meeting for September 24, 2025. It granted a 14‑foot variance from the required 63‑foot setback to build a garage 49 ft from the centerline of Gilkey Lake Rd. It also granted a 10‑foot variance from the required 150‑foot setback to build 140 ft from the vision‑clearance triangle, both with unanimous (5‑0) votes.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to vote on zoning changes and wage study

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will consider a large consent agenda of zoning changes and administrative resolutions, including the adoption of a 2025 wage study and landfill budgets. The meeting also includes closed sessions for employee performance evaluations.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Deputy County Treasurer as County Treasurer

The board voted to appoint the Deputy County Treasurer to fill the unexpired term of County Treasurer, passing the motion with 21 ayes and 8 nays. It also approved the 2026 Mar‑Oco Landfill administration and operational budgets by unanimous electronic vote and adopted the 2025 McGrath Classification and Compensation Study with a 28‑3 vote. Additional actions included approving forest‑land acquisition, adopting a zoning revision for the Town of Stiles, and passing the consent agenda unanimously.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Health & Human Services

Oconto County Aging Advisory Council to elect chair and discuss aging plan

The Aging Advisory Council will meet to elect a chair and review its bylaws. The body will also discuss programming updates and the prioritization of goals for the aging plan.

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✓ Decided: Brenda Carey-Mielke elected chair; agenda and prior minutes approved

The council elected Brenda Carey-Mielke as chair by unanimous voice vote. A motion to approve the meeting agenda was carried. A motion to approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes was also carried.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

Aging Advisory Council

Aging Advisory Council to elect chair and discuss aging plan goals

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council will meet to elect a chair and review its bylaws. The body will also discuss programming updates and prioritize goals for the aging plan.

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✓ Decided: Brenda Carey-Mielke elected chair of the Aging Advisory Council

The council elected Brenda Carey-Mielke as chair by unanimous voice vote. The agenda was approved as written after a motion was carried. The minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved after a motion was carried. The next regular meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Administration

Administration Committee to vote on opioid settlement authority and wage study

The Oconto County Administration Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several key items, including a resolution to delegate authority for opioid settlement agreements and a resolution to approve a compensation and classification study by McGrath Human Resources Group. The committee will also review financial reports, veteran services updates, and vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwarded opioid settlement authority resolution to County Board

The Administration Committee removed items 13 and 14 from the agenda and approved the amended agenda. It approved the corrected minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to delay the 2020 In‑Rem property tax parcel sale until next year. It also forwarded two resolutions – one for the 2026 wage schedule based on the McGrath classification study and another delegating authority for opioid settlement agreements – to the County Board for approval.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to discuss NOCCO contract and law enforcement services

The Town Board is meeting to discuss the NOCCO contract with the Oconto County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and a services termination letter with Oconto County. The board will also address the formation of the Wabeno Police Department and the future of the NOCCO program.

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✓ Decided: Town board unanimously agreed to reactivate the NOCCO Committee

The board approved the meeting agenda after removing item #5, with a unanimous vote. Members discussed the early termination of the NOCCO service contract with the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office and its impact on ordinance enforcement. The board then unanimously agreed to reactivate the NOCCO Committee, directing each town chair to appoint a board member for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Health & Human Services

Oconto County to hold public hearing on 2025-2027 Aging Plan

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2025, to receive citizen input on the draft 2025-2027 Aging Plan. The final draft is scheduled for approval at a subsequent meeting on August 20, 2025.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Health & Human Services

Aging Advisory Council to discuss 2025-2027 Aging Plan Draft

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council is meeting to review the 2025-2027 Aging Plan Draft. The session includes a public hearing to gather input regarding the draft plan.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Aging Advisory Council

Council to review 2025-2027 Aging Plan Draft

The Oconto County Aging Advisory Council will provide an overview of the 2025-2027 Aging Plan Draft. The meeting includes a public hearing to gather input regarding the draft plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the meeting agenda with no changes

The Aging Advisory Council approved the agenda as presented, noting no sequence changes or item removals. Members discussed the draft 2025‑2027 Aging Plan and public input on priorities such as transportation, home health, and food delivery. The council announced that bylaws will be reviewed and a chair election will occur at the next meeting. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 20, 2025.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Property & Technology

Oconto County to approve $40,260 for tower site access control

The Property & Technology Committee will consider a resolution to install keyless FOB access locks at seven tower sites to monitor vendor entry. The committee will also receive updates on the southwest parking lot washout and various technology projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the July 16 minutes and placed access‑control resolution on consent agenda

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda as presented and carried the motion to adopt the July 16, 2025 minutes with noted amendments. A motion to approve the Access Control Doors at Tower Sites resolution was made and the item was assigned to the consent agenda for the County Board. No other formal actions were recorded.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Public Safety

Public Safety Committee to vote on $40,260 tower-site security upgrade

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee meets to receive routine reports and take action on two items: approval of access-control doors at seven emergency-communications tower sites and purchase of replacement firearm equipment. All other agenda items are informational or procedural.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved access‑control doors for tower sites and sent resolution to Board

The Public Safety Committee approved its agenda as presented. It also approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee voted to approve a resolution for access‑control doors at tower sites and will forward it to the County Board for action.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Health & Human Services

Oconto County to review youth service enrollment and waitlists

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee will meet to discuss youth service updates. The agenda includes reviews of Oconto County and statewide CLTS enrollment and waitlists, as well as a CST update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and moved meeting start time to 8:30 a.m.

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The committee also agreed to change future meeting start times from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Highway Safety Committee

Highway Safety Committee meets to review accident reports and safety concerns

The Oconto County Highway Safety Sub-Committee will convene for a routine meeting to review vehicle accident and workers' compensation claims, safety observation cards, and checklists. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the committee will discuss ongoing safety issues and concerns from previous meetings.

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✓ Decided: Highway Safety Sub‑Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes

The sub‑committee voted to approve the meeting agenda, and the motion was carried. It also approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried. No other formal actions were taken.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board reviews ordinances and permits at monthly meeting

The Town of Riverview Town Board will meet on August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business including ordinances and permits. The meeting includes procedural items and committee reports, with no old business listed.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves several ordinances, permits and budget items

The board accepted the July meeting minutes and authorized payment of all presented bills. It approved a revised golf‑cart permit application and four ordinances covering public safety, records access, dogs running at large, and related fees. The board also approved two picnic permits for the Crooked Lake Fire Department.

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Fri Aug 8, 2025

MAR-OCO

Public hearing and vote on 2026 Mar-Oco Landfill budgets

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meets to hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2026 landfill administration and operation budgets. The committee will also consider landfill tipping fees and operations updates. No decisions are finalized until votes are taken.

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✓ Decided: Landfill tipping fee increased to $90 per ton starting Jan 1, 2026

The committee approved its agenda and the July 11 minutes, opened and closed a public hearing on the 2026 landfill budgets, and recommended the 2026 administrative and operations budgets to the county boards. It approved increasing the municipal solid waste tipping fee to $90 per ton effective Jan 1 2026. The next meeting is set for Sep 12 2025, and the session adjourned at 9:52 a.m.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to consider 2025/26 propane contract

The Oconto County Highway Committee will meet to discuss facility updates, staffing, and equipment. The body is scheduled to vote on the 2025/26 propane contract.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a new propane contract at $1.349 per gallon through May 2026.

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2025/2026 propane contract with Country Visions at $1.349 per gallon, effective until May 31, 2026. No other actions were taken; other items were discussed without formal decisions.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Town board approved a three‑year recycling contract

The board approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting, accepted the financial report, authorized payment of presented bills, and approved a three‑year recycling agreement with Oconto County. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Board to discuss Oconto County Aging Plan

The board will review the Oconto County Aging Plan and consider budget adjustments. The meeting includes updates on opioid abatement and a presentation from UW Extension.

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✓ Decided: Board approved budget adjustments for Oconto County Health & Human Services

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda as written. It also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board approved the proposed budget adjustments. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee to discuss housing for supervised release case

The Oconto County Supervised Release Placement Committee is meeting to identify a residential option for a resident returning from the state prison system. The committee will discuss Oconto County Case No. 04-Cl-01 and prepare recommendations for the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and entered closed session unanimously

The committee approved the agenda as written. A motion to convene a closed session passed 6-0, and a motion to return to open session later passed 6-0. The next meeting was scheduled for September 9, 2025.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee to review land purchase in Town of Morgan and zoning amendments

The Land & Water Resources Committee will discuss potential land acquisition in the Town of Morgan and review preliminary plats for two developments. The body is also considering amendments to the Shoreland Protection Ordinance and recreational vehicle language.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a $160,000 offer for the Birr Property in Town of Morgan

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved several actions, including a $30 plat book fee increase and the forwarding of shoreland ordinance amendments. It approved preliminary plats for Hubbard Heights and Fuller Estates pending corrections. It authorized an offer of $160,000 for the Birr Property and related grant applications. It also approved a library kiosk at Chute Pond.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to attend Lumberjack Resource meeting

The Land & Water Resources Committee will attend the Lumberjack Resource, Conservation & Development Meeting to gather information and participate in discussions. The agenda contains no specific decision items or motions.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to review opioid abatement grant requests and staffing

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will discuss and potentially approve grant funding requests for various county programs and school districts. The body will also review a revised grant application for the Oconto Unified School District and discuss program staffing responsibilities.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several grant applications for county opioid programs

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 26, 2025 minutes. It adjusted the Oconto Unified School District grant to $4,675. It approved multiple grant applications totaling $179,? for law‑enforcement, health, and education programs. No action was taken on the proposed Flock Cameras system.

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Wed Jul 30, 2025

Executive Committee

Executive Committee to address County Treasurer vacancy

The Executive Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss filling an upcoming vacancy for the Office of the County Treasurer. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee recommends appointing a treasurer to fill vacancy

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2025 minutes. It adopted a resolution recommending that the Oconto County Treasurer vacancy be filled through an application and appointment process for the remainder of the term. The recommendation will be sent to the full county board for consideration at its August 21, 2025 meeting.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Oconto County Board of Adjustments to hold six public hearings

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve minutes and conduct public hearings for six specific applicants. The body will also determine future hearing and business meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Board grants two garage setback variances with conditions

The Oconto County Board of Adjustment approved a 10‑foot variance for Warren & Cheryl Kahler to build a detached garage 20 feet from the road right‑of‑way, and a 26.5‑foot variance for James & Patricia Degoey to build a detached garage 36.5 feet from the road centerline. Both variances were approved unanimously (4‑0) and include conditions that existing storage structures be removed and no living quarters be allowed in the accessory building. The board also approved the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and set public hearings and the next business meeting for August 26, 2025.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee to tour BelGioioso Cheese plant

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will conduct a facilities tour of the BelGioioso Cheese Chase plant. The purpose is to gather information and participate in discussions; no official action will be taken.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Oconto County LEPC to review spill reports and hazardous material response

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will discuss hazardous material response and cleanup. The body is scheduled to review the 2025 spill report for Oconto County and discuss training and off-site plans.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, prior minutes and set next meeting date

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting, both motions carried. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for January 27, 2026. No other formal actions were taken.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to consider 2026 budget guidance and multiple zoning changes

The County Board of Supervisors will decide on budget guidance for 2026 and review several zoning amendments. The board is also considering updates to the employee handbook and the purchase of replacement firearm equipment.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026 budget guidance and multiple rezoning ordinances

The Oconto County Board approved its consent agenda, the regular agenda, and prior meeting minutes. It adopted the 2026 Budget Guidance after a failed amendment, and passed three amendatory rezoning ordinances for parcels in Brazeau, Chase, and Morgan. All approvals were by electronic vote.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission to review hazards and crash data

The commission will discuss traffic hazard locations and recommended safety improvements. The meeting includes reviews of community crash maps and fatality reports.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission approved the agenda as presented and approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. All other items were informational only and no actions were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025.

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Fri Jul 18, 2025

Crime Prevention Fund Board

Crime Prevention Fund Board to review grant application requests

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will meet to review and approve grant application requests. The board will also report on fee collections and discuss the next grant application cycle.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $15,000 grant for sheriff's speed‑signs and $2,000 for town event

The board approved two grant applications: $15,000 to the Sheriff’s Office for six speed‑notification signs and $2,000 to the Town of Little Suamico for its National Night Out event. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The agenda, prior minutes, and the next meeting date were also approved.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Administration

Oconto County to review wage study and TEDCOR funding request

The Administration Committee will review the results of the McGrath Wage Study and discuss the 2026 budget guidance letter. The body is also considering a resolution for additional funding for the TEDCOR Capital Catalyst Fund.

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✓ Decided: TEDCOR Capital Catalyst funding request was rejected by the Administration Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the June 12, 2025 minutes. It authorized the Administration department to draft a resolution to implement the McGrath HR classification and wage plan and forwarded revisions to the employee handbook and the 2026 budget guidance to the County Board. A proposal to fund additional TEDCOR Capital Catalyst loans was rejected (3‑3 vote).

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Property & Technology

Oconto County to review tower site access and technology upgrades

The Property & Technology Committee will receive reports on maintenance and technology services. Discussions include tower site access controllers, network upgrades, and the status of the Child Support Safe Room construction.

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✓ Decided: County decides to pay half of Lumen bill, $1,268.74

The Property & Technology Committee approved its agenda and the June 11 minutes. It resolved to pay half of the Lumen services bill, amounting to $1,268.74. The committee also noted a $1,650.86 credit from Cellcom and set the next meeting for August 13, 2025.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Public Safety

Oconto County Public Safety Committee to consider firearm equipment purchase

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss tower site access and accountability. The body is also scheduled to vote on the purchase of replacement firearm equipment.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approves agenda, minutes and firearm equipment purchase

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 11, 2025 minutes, each by a carried motion. It also approved a resolution to purchase firearm equipment replacement and will forward it to the full County Board. A resolution for new tower site access controllers will be drafted for review at the August meeting.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board of Review approved agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Board of Review approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The Board confirmed Alan Sleeter as Board of Review Chairman, a position elected at the June meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:00 PM.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Recreation Committee

Recreation Committee to review project progress and future funding

The committee will review financial reports and progress for nine local projects funded by ARPA money. Members will also discuss continued funding for recreation projects and elect a committee vice chair.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $100K recreation fund for 2026‑27 and elected Vice Chair

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. Dennis Kroll was elected Vice Chair by unanimous ballot. The committee approved continuing recreation funding with $100,000 from sales tax for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The next meeting was scheduled for January 12, 2026.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Public hearing on Oconto County Shoreland Protection Ordinance amendments

The Land & Water Resource Committee is holding a public hearing to gather comments on proposed text amendments to the Oconto County Shoreland Protection Ordinance. These regulations are mandated by the State of Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115 and Wisconsin Statute 59.692.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved its agenda after a motion by Scanlan, seconded by Kaczrowski, with all members voting aye. No public comment was received on the proposed shoreland ordinance text amendments. The committee will take action on the amendments at its next meeting on August 5, 2025, and forward a recommendation to the full board on August 21, 2025. The hearing was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved land division for Bensor property

The Town of Bagley board approved the land division and rezoning for the Bensor property. It also approved the financial report, payment of bills, the surveying invoice, renewal of the planning commission, and moved the library director agenda item. All motions were carried.

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Fri Jul 11, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee to discuss 2026 budgets and equipment

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will review financial reports and the 2025 Spring WDNR inspection. The body will discuss administration and operations budgets for 2026 and set a hearing date.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved purchase of portable windblown litter fence for landfill

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved several actions, including a public hearing on the 2026 budget, a purchase of three portable windblown litter fence sections, an audit services agreement, and the sale of a trash compactor. All motions carried with no negative votes. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Board to review 2025 contracts and budget adjustments

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to decide on 2025 contracts and budget adjustments. The board will also discuss the 980 Committee and receive an update on the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 Family Works Programs contract

The Health & Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 4 regular and Open Forum meetings. It approved the 2025 contract with Family Works Programs, Inc. and approved the budget adjustments presented. The Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee denied a grant application from the Little Suamico Fire Department for AEDs.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025

Town of Bagley

Town of Bagley Planning Commission to review Benser land division

The Town of Bagley Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet to review a proposed land division. The body will also address old and new business.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved split and rezoning of 9839 County Hwy Z parcel

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. It approved a request to divide parcel 006222400512B2 at 9839 County Hwy Z into two lots. It also approved rezoning the newly created parcels from productive forest to rural residential.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Oconto County to hold public hearing on 2025-2035 Land & Water Resource Management Plan

The Land & Water Resources Committee will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the 2025-2035 Land & Water Resource Management Plan. The committee will also discuss zoning ordinances for recreational vehicles and accessory structures, as well as a land purchase in the Town of Morgan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the 2025‑2035 Land & Water Resource Management Plan

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved the 2025‑2035 Land & Water Resource Management Plan. It also voted to obtain an appraisal for the Steve Birr 40‑acre parcel in the Town of Morgan. The committee authorized the Forest & Parks Department to apply for a shooting range grant. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to review conditional use request and public safety ordinance

The Town of Riverview Board will meet to discuss a conditional use request for Harnois & Stanek and Public Safety Ordinance Chapter 37. The board will also receive a financial report and a donation for the kids playground.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves new library board representative

The board accepted the June meeting minutes and approved payment of all presented bills. It approved the Harnois conditional‑use request and the Stanek property division and rezoning requests. The board confirmed Kathy Chandler as the second Riverview library representative. The speed ordinance was tabled until August.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Highway

Oconto County Highway Committee to review gravel contract and CTH-S detour

The Highway Committee will meet to discuss road work, staffing, and equipment updates. The body is scheduled to decide on a gravel contract and a detour request for CTH-S.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes, detour, and gravel contract

The Highway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 5 minutes. It also approved a temporary detour on County Trunk Highway S for the Bellin Kids Triathlon on August 2, with traffic control by the City of Oconto. Finally, the committee accepted a gravel contract at $0.80 per ton through December 31, 2025.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to review grant requests for opioid abatement and recovery programs

The Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will discuss grant funding requests for several county programs and the Little Suamico Fire Department. The body will also review the current Opioid Remediation Fund balance.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved Vital Strategies opioid grant covering six initiatives

The committee moved item #7 up in the agenda and approved the agenda as written. Minutes from the May 29 and June 19 meetings were approved. The Vital Strategies Grant Application for six opioid impact reduction initiatives was approved, while a request from Little Suamico Fire Department for AED devices was denied.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

Riverview Plan Commission to review land use and division requests

The Planning Commission will discuss a traffic ordinance and review two specific property requests. The body is considering a land use permit and a land division.

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✓ Decided: Traffic ordinance amended to ban overnight parking on town roads, unanimously approved

The Planning Commission approved its meeting minutes and unanimously recommended the Town Board approve a conditional use for a well‑drilling shop at 15581 State Hwy 32. It also unanimously recommended the Town Board adopt a traffic ordinance that bans overnight parking on all town roads from 2 am to 6 am between November 1 and May 1. A land‑use permit for 15428 Bass Lake Lane was tabled, and the commission unanimously recommended approval of a land division and rezoning of the Thelen Road parcel.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments to hold public hearings for Timothy & Mitzer Harnois and Mark Stanek

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet to conduct public hearings and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also determine future hearing and business meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Board granted conditional use permits for well drilling and welding businesses

The Oconto County Board of Adjustment approved two conditional use permits on June 24, 2025. A permit for Timothy & Mitzer Harnois’s well‑drilling shop and office was granted with conditions on hours, licensing, commercial and DOT permits, and pending town approvals. A permit for Mark Stanek’s welding, fabrication and farm‑equipment service facility was also granted with conditions on 24/7 operation, no employees, lighting and a sign permit. Both motions passed unanimously.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to consider highway facility and vehicle purchases

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will vote on several infrastructure projects, including a new highway facility and the purchase of two quad-axle vehicles with plow equipment. The board is also reviewing multiple zoning changes across various towns and staffing additions for health and water resources.

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✓ Decided: Board approved new highway vehicles, gas agreement and several staffing hires

The Oconto County Board adopted a range of items, including staffing positions, infrastructure purchases, and contracts. A full-time Water Resource Specialist and an additional Health & Human Services supervisor were approved unanimously. Two quad‑axle plow vehicles and a natural gas agreement with Constellation, LLC were also adopted. The board also moved forward on a new highway facility.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to discuss Vital Strategies grant applications

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee is meeting to discuss and prepare grant applications for Vital Strategies.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved grant application for up to $100,000 matching funds

The committee approved the meeting agenda as written. It also approved a motion to write a Vital Strategies grant application seeking matching funds of up to $100,000 for programs totaling $199,868. The next regular meeting was scheduled for June 26, 2025, and the meeting adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

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Fri Jun 13, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee to discuss 2026 budget and equipment purchase

The committee will meet to consider the purchase of a portable windblown litter catch fence and an electronics recycling event. Members will also review the 2026 landfill budget and May 2025 invoices.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee approved the meeting agenda and the May 9, 2025 minutes, each motion carried with no negative votes. The committee decided to conduct further research on a portable windblown‑litter fence system. The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

Administration

Oconto County Administration Committee to discuss 2026 budget and capital plan

The Administration Committee will review financial reports and discuss the 2026 budget and the 2026-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering resolutions for new staff positions and a housing study.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwarded two staffing resolutions to County Board for approval

The Administration Committee approved its agenda and the May 15 minutes. It voted to forward a resolution for a full‑time Water Resource Specialist and another for a CLTS Supervisor to the County Board. The committee also approved an amended employment‑incentive agreement for the Assistant District Attorney and an out‑of‑state travel request for two staff members. Finally, it placed a housing‑study discussion on the agenda for the next meeting.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Mountain Ambulance Service Commission to discuss ambulance sale and billing

The commission is meeting to address old business regarding an audit and a billing company. New business includes a review of employment applications and cost reporting for the WI CPE Program.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved a $9,800 audit and continued officer roles

The commission adopted a resolution approving a $9,800 audit by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. Commissioners agreed to require background checks for any MAS employment applicant. They also confirmed that the current officer assignments will continue for the next two years. Approval of the prior meeting minutes was tabled until the next meeting.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Property & Technology

Oconto County considers $105,150 exterior maintenance for county buildings

The Property & Technology Committee will discuss a proposal for exterior insulation and finish system work on the skywalk and Buildings B and C. The body will also consider a quote from Constellation and receive updates on the 2026-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved locking in a 2‑year natural gas contract at $5.38 per DTH

The Property & Technology Committee approved its agenda and the May 14 minutes. It voted 4‑aye to 1‑nay to lock in a two‑year natural‑gas contract with Constellation at $5.38 per decatherm and will forward the resolution to the county board, requesting a cost comparison with Wisconsin Public Service. The committee also approved the Select Plastering proposal to remove exterior insulation and forward that resolution to the board.

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Wed Jun 11, 2025

Public Safety

Public Safety Committee to inspect county jail on June 11

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and other departments. Following the meeting, committee members will visit and examine the jail per state statute.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approved agenda and minutes, no substantive actions

The committee approved the agenda and the May 14, 2025 minutes, with motions carried. All reports were received, placed on file, and treated as information; no actions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to review liquor and operator licenses

The Town of Riverview Board will meet to conduct monthly business and review license approvals. The board will consider operator and business liquor licenses for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board approved picnic licenses for two community events

The Town Board accepted the May regular and special meeting minutes and authorized payment of all presented bills. It also approved picnic licenses for the River View Fire Corn Roast on August 30 and the Crooked Lake Sportsmen’s Club Picnic on July 5. Additionally, the board accepted operator and business liquor license applications for the next licensure period and ordered a roll‑around ladder for maintenance storage.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town of Riverview Board of Review to examine assessment roll and hear objections

The Board of Review will meet to review the assessment roll, correct errors, and hear taxpayer objections. The board will also adopt policies regarding sworn testimony and verify compliance with state law regarding confidentiality.

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✓ Decided: Board of Review appointed new chair and vice chair, then adjourned

The Board of Review voted to appoint Jim Zittlow as Chairperson and Dave Szepanski as Vice Chair, with both motions carried. Later, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting, and that motion also carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Bagley board approves road survey estimate, liquor license renewals, park quote

The board approved the financial report and payment of outstanding bills. It authorized an estimate for a survey to identify an unknown easement on Knapp Lane and renewed two Class B liquor licenses. The town adopted weekly trash pickup after Memorial Day, approved a $1,380 quote for the Ucil Lake park and bath house, and approved a $12,970 bid for roof repair on the old hall. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Town of Bagley

Town of Bagley Board of Review to meet June 9

The Town of Bagley Board of Review is holding its first meeting of 2025. The meeting is called to order for the purpose of adjourning to a later date.

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✓ Decided: Al Sleeter appointed chairman of Bagley Board of Review

The Board of Review nominated and approved Al Sleeter as chairman for 2025. The board then adjourned the meeting to a later date because the tax roll was not completed on time. Both motions were carried.

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Fri Jun 6, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to attend conservation association meeting

The Land & Water Resources Committee will attend the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association Spring Business Meeting. The purpose of the attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to consider new facility resolution and equipment orders

The Oconto County Highway Committee will discuss requests for driveway variances and road detours. The body is also considering the purchase of two quad-axles for 2026 and a resolution regarding the need for a new highway facility.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved new highway facility resolution amendment and multiple detours

The Highway Committee approved its agenda and the May 8 meeting minutes. It approved a driveway variance for CTH‑Z and detour requests for CTH‑BB and CTH‑A. The committee also recommended purchasing two quad‑axle plows for the 2026 budget and amended the resolution to proceed with the new highway facility project.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services Board to consider new staff position and fee schedule

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to discuss the designation of an Aging Advisory Council and the addition of a supervisor position for Children's Long Term Support and Coordinated Services Team. The board is also reviewing an amended fee schedule for 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a new supervisor position for Children’s Long‑Term Support program

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 7 minutes. It adopted an amended resolution authorizing $60 per‑diems and mileage for County Board Supervisors and public participants. The board created a new Department of Health and Human Services supervisor position for the Children’s Long‑Term Support/Coordinated Services Team. It also approved an amendment to the 2025 fee schedule adding a $25 fee for alcohol and drug screens. No attendance approvals were made and the next meeting was set for July 9, 2025.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

Health & Human Services

Public forum on 2026 Health and Human Services budget planning

The Oconto County Department of Health and Human Services Board is holding an open forum to receive public input. The board will discuss community needs and priorities to inform the 2026 budget process.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda; no substantive actions taken

The board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Van Zeeland and Winkler, which was carried. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting consisted mainly of public comments on elderly services and a new supervisor position, with no actions taken.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to discuss land purchase in Town of Morgan

The committee will review a land purchase in the Town of Morgan and discuss 2026 capital projects. The meeting also includes updates on tax bills, plat books, and public hearing policies for zoning compliance.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and forwarded water quality position

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from May 6 and May 22, 2025. It voted to forward the Water Quality Specialist position to Administration for approval. The committee also agreed to keep receiving Extension program reports, to proceed with the 2026 plat book using the outlined guidelines, and to hold rezoning public hearings without onsite visits while adding a disclaimer to the agendas.

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Thu May 29, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Oconto County committee discusses opioid fund grants and harm reduction

The Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee is managing the distribution of opioid remediation funds. The body is evaluating grant requests for harm reduction equipment and exploring matching grant opportunities from Vital Strategies.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $7,330 school speaker funding and denies Caldwell Square grant

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the April 24 minutes. It denied funding for the Caldwell Square project in Oconto Falls. It approved a $7,330 request from Oconto Unified School District for an addiction‑recovery speaker. It approved hiring a part‑time staff member (up to 3 hours/week) paid from the Opioid Remediation Fund.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

Riverview Planning Commission to review well drilling shop application and traffic ordinance

The Riverview Planning Commission will meet on May 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM to review old business items, including a conditional use application for a well drilling shop/office at 15581 State Hwy 32 and discuss a traffic ordinance. The meeting will also include a report from the 7 Town Board meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommended the Traffic Ordinance to the Town Board

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. They tabled the conditional use application for a well‑drilling shop on parcel #036-2020002414A until the next meeting. They unanimously recommended that the Town Board approve the revised Traffic Ordinance.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Oconto County Board of Adjustments to hold public hearings

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct public hearings. The meeting includes scheduled hearings for four specific parties.

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✓ Decided: Board approved conditional use permits for equipment sales and retail business

The Board adopted the agenda and approved prior meeting minutes. Public hearings were scheduled for June 24, 2025. The Board granted conditional use permits to Paul Terry for equipment sales and service and to LCN Investments LLC for retail/wholesale sales, each with specific conditions. All votes on the permits were unanimous.

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Thu May 22, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to vote on eight zoning changes and other routine items

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct routine business including approving eight zoning changes across multiple towns, awarding a bid for Crooked Lake Dam repairs, and considering the elimination of a full-time UW Extension position. The meeting also includes committee reports and public communications, with no major policy debates scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted award bid for Crooked Lake Dam repair

The board approved its consent agenda by electronic vote. It adopted a zoning change for a property in the Town of Morgan. It approved the award bid for the Crooked Lake Dam control‑structure repair‑reconstruction. It sent the new highway facility resolution back to committee for further work.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to meet with Collaboration Consultant and discuss Tar Dam

The Town Board will hold a special meeting featuring a Zoom session with a Collaboration Consultant. The board will also discuss the Tar Dam and the Recycle Center Attendant.

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✓ Decided: Town Board decides to hire an extra recycling center attendant

The board discussed staffing for the Tar Dam Recycle Center, noting two new applicants and an updated application. It decided to hire an additional attendant so weekend shifts can be split. The board also mentioned possibly requesting a garbage‑pickup cost quote from GFL for comparison with the current recycling center costs.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee to vote on $75,000 Crooked Lake Dam repair contract award

The Land and Water Resources Committee will meet to approve a bid for Crooked Lake Dam repair and reconstruction. The project, estimated at $75,000, was designed and managed by Becher-Hoppe Associates, Inc. and recommended for award to IEI General Contractors Inc.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards $70,000 Crooked Lake Dam repair bid to County Board

The committee approved its agenda. It then voted to forward a single $70,000 bid from IEI General Contractors for Crooked Lake Dam repair and reconstruction to the County Board for approval. Both motions were carried.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Mountain Ambulance Commission meets May 22 to discuss ambulance sale, billing, and audit

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at the Mountain Ambulance Station. The agenda is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled; items include reviewing minutes, old business on selling a 2010 ambulance, billing company matters, and an audit, as well as new business on an employment application and Wisconsin CPE program cost reporting.

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Wed May 21, 2025

Library Services Board

Library board meets to review five-year service plan

The Oconto County Library Services Board, a committee of the County Board of Supervisors, will convene to review the 2025–2029 Library Service Plan. The meeting is procedural, covering routine reports and updates from county libraries and the Nicolet Federated Library System.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and minutes, and agreed to keep agenda items unchanged

The Library Services Board approved the meeting agenda as presented and approved the corrected minutes from February 26, 2025. The board also voted to keep the same agenda items for future meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Administration

Oconto County Administration Committee to consider opioid litigation expansion

The Administration Committee will discuss a resolution to allow county counsel to add defendants to opioid litigation. The body will also review financial reports, including sales tax and ARPA balances, and discuss UW Extension staffing.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended eliminating County/UWEX Program Assistant position

The Administration Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It voted to recommend eliminating the County/UWEX Program Assistant role and contracting it with UW‑Extension as a 0.75‑FTE position. A request for $200 to promote county libraries was rejected. Several employee grievances were denied and the committee entered and exited closed sessions as scheduled.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to review carpet replacement bids for Building C

The Property & Technology Committee will meet to discuss facility maintenance and technology updates. The body is reviewing quotes for carpet replacement in Building C 3rd floor corridors, common areas, and conference rooms.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $38,590 carpet replacement quote for Building C

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda and the April 9 minutes. It approved Macco’s Commercial Interiors quote of $38,590.00 to replace carpeting in Building C’s 3rd‑floor corridors and forwarded it to the county board. The committee also agreed to hold another ice‑cream social after the June 19 board meeting and asked Constellation to provide 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑year gas quotes for future agenda items.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Public Safety

Committee to review updated Emergency Management Director job description

The Oconto County Public Safety Committee will receive routine monthly reports from the Sheriff, District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Emergency Management, Child Support, and Jail, plus a radio tower maintenance update. A single action item is the review of an updated job description for the Emergency Management Director. No other decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes

The committee voted to approve the agenda as presented and to approve the April 9, 2025 minutes. Both motions were carried. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee to review CLTS, CST, and CCOP program updates

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will meet to review updates on CLTS enrollment and waitlists, CST referrals, and CCOP-only services. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the February 2025 meeting and discussion of program data.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Coordinated Services Team/Children’s Community Options Program Committee approved its agenda for the May 13, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Board to consider picnic licenses for fire department and ATV club events

The Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and receive committee updates. New business includes three picnic license applications for events at Crooked Lake Fire and Crooked Trails ATV. The board will also set dates for Open Book and Board of Review, and hear citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approved road construction contracts totaling $386k

The board accepted the April meeting minutes and authorized payment of all presented bills. It approved the Northeast Asphalt road bids for $138,530 and a county bid for $150,884, as well as a $96,480 fire‑department parking lot project. The board also approved the sale of a cemetery radar and the purchase of a $2,700 dump trailer, accepted an operator’s license application, and approved several picnic permits.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Health & Human Services Loss Control

Committee to vote on dissolving itself after reviewing training and safety items

The Loss Control Sub-Committee of the Oconto County Health & Human Services Department will meet to discuss follow-up on mass fatality training, review a tornado drill video, consider fleet vehicle parking signage, and vote on dissolving the committee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Health & Human Services Loss Control Subcommittee dissolved

The subcommittee voted to dissolve the Health and Human Services Loss Control Subcommittee. The agenda and the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. No other actions were taken; remaining items were informational updates.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved road blacktopping contracts for Ucil Lake Rd. and Marl Lake Rd.

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 12 meeting. It accepted the financial report and authorized payment of the presented bills. A motion to approve road blacktopping contracts for Ucil Lake Road and Marl Lake Road was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

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Fri May 9, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee to discuss tipping fees and 5-year capital plan including $450K closure project

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will consider adjustments to landfill tipping fees and review a proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Project list that includes $450,000 for Phase II Increment B Closure. They will also receive an update on landfill operations and review paid invoices for April 2025 totaling $43,124.23. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2026 Capital Improvement Plan to close part of landfill

The Mar‑Oco Landfill Committee approved the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes funding to close a portion of the landfill that has reached capacity. The committee also voted to keep municipal solid waste tipping fees unchanged for the rest of 2025 and address any increase in the 2026 budget cycle. All motions were carried with no negative votes.

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Thu May 8, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to decide on CTH-G driveway variance and CTH-BB detour

The Oconto County Highway Committee will consider a driveway variance request on County Trunk Highway G and a detour request on CTH-BB. The committee will also receive updates from WisDOT, on staffing, equipment, and road work projects.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved permanent driveway variance for CTH‑G

The Highway Committee approved its agenda and the April 3 meeting minutes. It granted a variance to make a temporary CTH‑G driveway permanent. It also authorized a detour on CTH‑BB for the Roy Hubbard Memorial truck show parade.

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Wed May 7, 2025

Health & Human Services

Oconto HHS board to approve contracts, hear community health plan

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2025. Agenda items include a presentation of the 2025-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan, votes on 2025 contracts with multiple behavioral health providers, approval of budget adjustments, and updates on the opioid abatement steering committee and the Commission on Aging's organizational structure.

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✓ Decided: Board selects advisory council for aging unit, not a commission

The board chose to create an advisory council to meet Wisconsin Elders Act requirements for the aging unit. It approved the 2025 service contracts, the 2024 contract amendments, and the budget adjustments. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land purchase, bridge design, and zoning text amendment on agenda

The Land and Water Resources Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a land purchase in the Town of Morgan, awarding design proposals for the Oconto-Stiles Bridge, and a discussion with the Board of Adjustments on zoning text amendments. The committee will also consider future recycling intergovernmental agreements and award timber sales and contract extensions. Several department reports are for information only.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved land purchase, bridge design bid, and timber sale contracts

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 1 meeting. It directed the Forest & Parks Administrator to investigate a land purchase in the Town of Morgan and to apply for a stewardship grant. The committee accepted the Collins Engineers bid to design the Oconto‑Stiles Bridge and approved multiple timber sale contracts, including extensions and direct sales.

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Sat May 3, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to attend Lena Public Library event

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors, Standing Committees, and Library Services Board may attend a Bike Vessel event. The gathering features a story from filmmaker Eric D. Seale.

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Wed Apr 30, 2025

Town of Riverview - Cemetery Committee

Cemetery Committee to meet for annual session

The Cemetery Committee for the Towns of Doty, Mountain, and Riverview will meet to appoint a committee chair and review sexton reports. The body will discuss cemetery ordinances, equipment needs, and land requirements. New business includes the green burial process and ground penetrating radar.

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✓ Decided: Cemetery Committee approved radar sale and bought dump trailer and storage box

The committee appointed Andy Dryja as chair for the 2025‑2027 term. It approved selling the 500M single‑frequency ground‑penetrating radar for at least $8,500. Using the expected proceeds, the committee authorized the purchase of a dump trailer and an 8‑by‑20‑foot Conex storage box. All motions passed unanimously.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Highway Safety Committee

Highway Safety Committee to review vehicle accidents and safety concerns

The Oconto County Highway Safety Sub-Committee will meet on April 29, 2025, to review vehicle accident and workers' compensation claims, follow up on previous safety issues (e.g., box-up prevention systems, ventilation fan), and discuss new safety concerns from staff. Items include reports on accidents, work comp claims, observation cards, and safety checklists. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions expected.

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✓ Decided: Highway Safety Committee approved agenda, minutes and rescheduled July meeting

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting; both motions were carried. The next regular meeting was moved from July 29 to July 30, 2025. No other substantive actions were decided.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Town of Riverview - Planning Commission

Chair Zittlow to discuss Oconto County changes to Planning Commission scope

The Riverview Planning Commission will consider a traffic ordinance as old business and hear from Town Board Chair Jim Zittlow about changes at the Oconto County level that may affect the commission's scope of work. The meeting also includes approval of July 2024 minutes and a report from the Town Board meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends 25 mph speed limit on Tar Dam Road

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend to the Town Board a speed limit of 25 mph on Tar Dam Road from Hwy 32 to Holt Spur Road and to install a school‑bus caution sign on the hill. The recommendation passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Oconto County LEPC to review bylaws, spill report, and hazardous materials

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will vote on proposed bylaw amendments regarding chair and vice chair election cycles, review the 2025 spill report for Oconto County, and receive updates on the hazardous material response team and a training event at Saputo-Lena. The committee will also hear from the EPA On Scene Coordinator and discuss hazardous material cleanup by Valley Environmental.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, prior minutes and by‑law amendment

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It also approved a by‑law amendment that changes the title of County Administrative Coordinator to County Administrator and sets chair elections for even years and vice‑chair elections for odd years. The next meeting was scheduled for July 29, 2025.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Opioid committee to consider Public Health harm reduction grant request, Vital Strategies opportunity

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will discuss and possibly act on a grant funding request from Oconto County Public Health for harm reduction supplies, and review a Vital Strategies matching grant opportunity. The committee will also receive an update on the opioid remediation fund balance (approximately $481,217) and discuss future grant ideas. Approval of minutes from the previous meeting is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved amended $7,586.19 grant for public health naloxone cabinets

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 27, 2025 minutes. Members amended the grant request for six stand‑alone and two outdoor naloxone cabinets to $7,586.19 and approved the revised application. The committee will discuss placement, education, and oversight of the cabinets at a future meeting.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission to review hazards and crash data

The Commission will meet to discuss traffic hazard locations and recommended safety improvements. The agenda includes reviews of community crash maps and fatality crash data.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Traffic Safety Commission approved the meeting agenda and the January 22, 2025 minutes with an amendment. Both motions were carried by vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee attends annual recycling meeting for info only

The Land and Water Resources Committee is convening to attend the Annual Recycling Meeting. No committee business will be discussed or acted upon; the event is solely for information gathering.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments considers six public hearings and state plans

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on six separate cases, including Brian Loberger, EML Properties (two cases), Bailey & Emily Marquardt, Keith & Brian Pecho, and Townsend South Shore Hideaway LLC. The board will also discuss state approved plans related to conditional use permit applications.

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✓ Decided: Board grants conditional use permit for automotive sales to Brian Loberger

The Oconto County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Brian Loberger to operate automotive and equipment sales and service, with specific conditions on hours, waste disposal, lighting, parking, signage and vehicle limits. The board also unanimously approved two variances for EML Properties LLC: a 15‑foot variance from the required 63‑foot centerline setback and a 10‑foot variance from the required 20‑foot rear‑yard setback for a duplex project. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

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Sat Apr 19, 2025

County Board

Oconto County officials to attend Alzheimer's event at Lena Public Library

Members of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors, Standing Committees, and the Library Services Board may attend the 'Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's' event. The purpose of attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding the topic.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Town of Bagley approves 2025 road projects costing up to $105,900

The board approved the 2025 road‑project plan with a budget not to exceed $105,900. It also named Peshtigo National Bank as the town’s official depository and set the same per‑diem rates for board appointees as for officials. The financial report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned to April 15, 2026.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to consider highway shop contract and zoning changes

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on several zoning changes, equipment purchases, and a contract for the Suring Shop replacement. The board will also review carryover funds for the Sheriff's Office and appoint members to various county boards.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts rezoning ordinance and approves several funding and contract items

The Oconto County Board adopted a rezoning amendment changing land to Rural Residential and Agricultural districts. It also adopted the Chapter 10 Parks and Recreation Ordinance, approved sheriff‑office funding for firearm replacement and a wellness program, and approved a full‑time UW‑Extension 4‑H educator and a highway shop replacement contract. All motions passed by unanimous or voice votes.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Annual meeting to decide on selling obsolete equipment and banking

The Town of Riverview holds its annual meeting to review reports from various committees and officials, take voter action on adopting those reports, and conduct town business including authority to sell obsolete equipment and choosing a banking institution. Voters may also raise other items under 'Voter Requests and Desires'.

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✓ Decided: Town Board approves hiring, equipment sale authority, and bank contract

The board unanimously accepted the 2023 Annual Meeting minutes. It approved hiring Dave Szepanski at $15 per hour. The board granted itself authority to sell obsolete equipment. The town voted to remain with Laona State Bank as its banking institution.

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Fri Apr 11, 2025

Crime Prevention Fund Board

Crime Prevention Fund Board to review grant application requests

The Oconto County Crime Prevention Fund Board will meet to review and approve grant application requests. The board will also report on fee collections and discuss the next grant application cycle.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1,506.80 grant to Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 25, 2024 meeting. It also approved a $1,506.80 grant to Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services for security equipment. The fund’s current balance was reported as $25,886.58.

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Fri Apr 11, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee to discuss snow removal equipment purchase and Q1 2025 reports

The Marinette-Oconto County Landfill Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on first quarter 2025 landfill reports, an electronics recycling event, and a snow removal equipment purchase. They will also review a schedule of invoices for February and March 2025 and receive an update on landfill operations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved purchase of a new snow plow for the landfill

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved purchasing a new snow plow better suited to the landfill terrain after the existing blade broke. All motions carried with no negative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 a.m.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

Administration

Administration Committee to decide on 4-H Educator hire and tax-default parcels

The Administration Committee will consider a resolution to create a full-time UW-Extension 4-H Educator position and will review a list of tax-default parcels for removal from the listing. The meeting also includes annual reports from several county departments and an update on the Capital Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwarded resolution to create full‑time UW‑Extension 4‑H educator

The Administration Committee approved several annual reports and moved a resolution to the County Board to fund a full‑time UW‑Extension 4‑H educator. It also voted to remove ten specific parcels from the in‑rem foreclosure list. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Board approved March minutes, financial report and bill payments

The board swore in the newly elected officers and approved the agenda. They carried motions to approve the March 10 minutes, the financial report, and to pay the presented bills. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to consider Toughbook order driven by tariffs

The Property & Technology Committee will meet to decide on a Toughbook computer purchase prompted by tariff-related cost increases. The committee will also vote on approving the Maintenance Department and Technology Services 2024 annual reports. Technology staff will give updates on software and server migrations (discussion only). Routine business includes approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda, minutes and two annual reports

The Property & Technology Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The committee approved the Maintenance Department 2024 Annual Report and the Technology Services Department 2024 Annual Report, directing both to be forwarded to the county board.

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Wed Apr 9, 2025

Public Safety

Sheriff's Office carryover funds for firearms and wellness program up for vote

The Public Safety Committee will hear informational reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Jail, Emergency Management, Child Support, and others, plus annual reports from several county departments. The committee will then vote on two resolutions to approve Sheriff's Office carryover funds: one for firearm equipment replacement and one to establish a wellness program. They will also consider approval for Sheriff's Office out-of-area travel.

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✓ Decided: Public Safety Committee approved Sheriff wellness program and travel requests

The committee approved its agenda and the March 12 minutes. It passed a resolution establishing a Sheriff’s Office wellness program, amending it to use general‑fund money and forwarding it to the full County Board. The committee also approved out‑of‑state travel requests for Sheriff staff. A resolution to replace aging firearm equipment was presented and sent to the County Board, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

County Board of Canvassers

County board to canvass April 1 Spring Election results

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will meet to review and certify results from the April 1, 2025 Spring Election. The board will inspect election documents, list any irregularities, and verify tamper-evident serial numbers on voting equipment from selected reporting units. The meeting concludes with signing the summary statement of the canvass.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town board to discuss creating ordinance for non-sufficient fund tax payments

The Riverview Town Board will hold its monthly meeting on April 8, 2025. Key discussion includes whether to create an ordinance addressing non-sufficient fund tax payments. The board will also receive committee reports on roads, fire departments, recycling, and other town operations. Various upcoming community meetings and deadlines are noted, including road weight limits and the annual elector meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves March minutes, pays bills, and authorizes fire brush‑truck search

The board accepted the March regular board meeting minutes. It approved payment of all presented bills. It also approved the fire department’s request to search for a used brush truck, noting $55,000 is available in the allocation fund but should not be spent in full.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

County Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers to review April 1, 2025, Spring Election results

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will meet to review and inspect documents from reporting units for the April 1, 2025, Spring Election. The board will verify equipment serial numbers and sign the Summary Statement of the Board of Canvass.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Kathy Goldschmidt and verified tamper‑evident seals

The Board of Canvassers appointed Kathy Goldschmidt as a member of the board, per Wis. Stat. §7.60(2). The board reviewed and verified tamper‑evident serial numbers on a random sample of ten reporting units, confirming they were documented and initialed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

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Sun Apr 6, 2025

County Board

Oconto County Board to attend library panel discussion

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors and other county officials will attend a library panel discussion. The event is intended for gathering information and discussing public libraries in rural communities.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee approves $260,668 bid for Suring Shop roof

The Highway Committee approved a $260,668 bid from JT Rams for the Suring Shop roof replacement, including an alternate roof hatch and ladder option. They also discussed an updated salt order of 7,948 tons, reviewed roadwork designs for CTH-C and CTH-CC, and approved a closure of CTH-CC for the Memorial Day parade.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $260,668 roof contract for the Suring shop

The Highway Committee approved its agenda and the March 6 minutes. It voted to award the Suring shop roof contract to JT Rams for $260,668.00, with the project to be finished by Oct. 31, 2025. The committee also approved a detour and signage for the CTH‑CC Memorial Day parade and recommended that the highway facility study be presented to the full County Board.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Board to review 2025 contracts and budget

The Board will meet to approve 2025 contracts for the Edgehill Program and Aurora Residential Alternatives Inc. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2024 Annual Report and a review of budget adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 health service contracts and budget adjustments

The board voted to approve the agenda and the March 5 minutes. It then approved the 2025 contracts for the Clarity Care Facility/Edgehill Program and Aurora Residential Alternatives, Inc. The board also approved the proposed budget adjustments. All motions were carried.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to review 2024 annual reports and equipment purchases

The committee will review 2024 annual reports from several county departments and discuss the Town of Little Suamico Draft Hwy 41/141 Corridor Master Plan. The body is also considering the purchase of total station and GPS survey equipment for the LIS/Land Records Department.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved power‑loading ordinance amendment and recommended park addition

The Land & Water Resources Committee carried several motions, including forwarding all 2024 annual reports to the County Board. It recommended adding the City of Gillett Park Project to the Oconto County Recreation Plan. The committee approved the Section 10.900(f) Power Loading Prohibited ordinance amendment and will continue with DNR review. It also recommended purchasing survey equipment totaling $54,877.20 and directed work on a Water Resource Specialist position for the 2026 budget.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Oconto County committee to discuss opioid settlement fund use and grant requests

The Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee will review the remediation fund balance and the Unity Recovery Services grant agreement. The body will also discuss plans for using settlement funds and consider potential grant funding requests.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $1,000 grant for Lena High School prom lock‑in

The committee approved its agenda and the February 27 minutes. It voted to fund Lena High School's lock‑in after prom with $1,000 and authorized approval of similar $1,000 requests from other high schools before a formal application is received. The board also directed members to promote the opioid settlement funds through press releases and website announcements.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Oconto County Board of Adjustments to meet March 26

The Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct board training. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from public hearings held on March 25, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board grants variance allowing new home to be built closer to road

The Board of Adjustments approved its agenda and minutes, set public hearing and business meeting dates for April 22, 2025, and unanimously granted two permits. It approved a conditional use permit for a home‑based dog grooming and boarding business with specific conditions. It also approved a 13.5‑foot variance from the required setback so a new home can be built 49.5 feet from the road centerline.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

County Board

Board to vote on $53,000 ARPA funding increase for Riverview Community Center

The Oconto County Board will consider approving an additional $53,000 in ARPA funds for the Town of Riverview Community Center and Northern County Offices project, amending previous approval. The board will also vote on an ordinance adding fines for leaving unguarded ice holes and fireworks violations. Other actions include approving Criminal Justice Coordinating Council bylaws, a grant application for Unity Recovery Services, a volunteer firefighter/EMS policy, and equipment upgrades for the board room.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $53,000 ARPA grant and multiple safety and technology measures

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted several items, including an amendment to Chapter 18 of the Public Health, Safety, Welfare and Protection ordinance. The board also approved a $53,000 ARPA grant for the Town of Riverview project, a Volunteer Service of Firefighter or EMS policy, and funding to equip the board room with new microphones. All actions were taken by electronic vote.

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Fri Mar 14, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting canceled for March 14

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee meeting scheduled for March 14, 2025, has been canceled due to limited agenda items requiring action. The next regular meeting is set for April 11, 2025.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025

Administration

Oconto County Administration Committee to review funding and policy updates

The committee will discuss the 2025 budget, a Child Support office space remodel, and broadband project updates. Members are also considering resolutions for opioid remediation funding and a new volunteer fire and EMS policy.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards microphone purchase, fire/EMS policy, and other items to County Board

The Administration Committee forwarded several resolutions to the County Board, including a microphone purchase for the board room, a volunteer fire and EMS policy, and opioid remediation funding for Unity Recovery Services. It also approved carry-over requests for grant funds and corrected a math error on a previously approved ARPA resolution. The committee authorized Corporation Counsel to file a formal denial of a claim after closed session.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to vote on $50K microphone upgrade and $23K Child Support office remodel

The Property & Technology Committee will consider two resolutions: a $23,518 remodel of the Child Support office front entrance by RJM Construction for privacy and safety improvements, and a $50,000 purchase of microphones and installation from Camera Corner to improve board room audio. The committee will also discuss technology updates including Laserfiche migration and server upgrades, and review vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves wired mics for County Board Room

The Property & Technology Committee approved the purchase of wired microphones for the County Board Room at a cost of $46,868.25 and recommended approval to the full county board. They also approved a resolution for remodeling the Child Support front office. The committee reviewed vendor payments and received updates on technology projects.

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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Public Safety

Committee to vote on ordinance banning unattended ice holes

The Public Safety Committee will consider two resolutions: one to amend Chapter 18 with an ordinance addressing unattended ice holes, and another to decommission emergency radio equipment. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, Jail Administrator, Sheriff, Emergency Management, Child Support, and Radio Tower Maintenance, with no action expected on those reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves ordinance to cite owners of unmarked ice holes from aerators

The Public Safety Committee approved a resolution updating ordinance language to allow citing owners who leave aerators in waterways creating unmarked ice holes, a public safety hazard. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Board for final approval. The committee also approved a resolution to decommission a county-owned emergency radio tower site vacated in 2006. All other items were informational reports with no action taken.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to discuss ordinance on NSF checks in tax collection

The Town Board will hold its monthly meeting, approving minutes, financial report, and receiving committee reports. A key item is discussion of an ordinance regarding non-sufficient funds during tax collection. The agenda also notes upcoming elections, road weight limits, and various community announcements.

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✓ Decided: Town board discusses ordinance on non-sufficient funds during tax collection

The Riverview Town Board held its monthly meeting on March 11, 2025, but took no formal votes or decisions. The only new business was a discussion led by Deb about a potential ordinance regarding non-sufficient funds during tax collection, which was not acted upon. All other agenda items were informational or reports.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

Executive Committee

Executive Committee to review board rules and consider microphone purchase

The Executive Committee will review Chapter 2 of the County Code of Ordinances regarding board rules and consider a recommendation from the Audio/Visual Workgroup to purchase microphones. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a planning session for committee chairs and clerks.

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✓ Decided: Executive Committee approves wired microphone purchase up to $50,000

The Oconto County Executive Committee approved the purchase of wired microphones for the County Board Room at a cost not to exceed $50,000, and recommended the resolution to the full county board. The committee also reviewed proposed increases to county board supervisor compensation, with further review scheduled for October 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Town Board approves $900 painting contract for old town hall

The Town of Bagley board approved a $900 estimate from Sarah School to paint and make minor repairs inside the old town hall. The board also agreed to purchase a document scanner for up to $500. Financial reports and bills were approved as presented. No other substantive decisions were made; road and planning items were only discussed.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to award contracts for oil, asphalt, and milling work

The Highway Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors will vote on awarding contracts for AC oil, burner oil, pulverizing and milling, and hot mix asphalt. They will also consider approving an ITU/AbsorbTech service agreement and a resolution for Work Zone Awareness Week, along with updates on the highway facility study, salt order, staffing, equipment, and road work.

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✓ Decided: Highway Committee awards multiple road maintenance contracts for 2025 season

The Oconto County Highway Committee awarded contracts for AC oil, burner oil, pulverizing/milling, and hot mix asphalt, and approved a 3-year service agreement with ITU/Absorb Tech. The committee also recommended a facility study presentation to the full County Board in May, and recommended a resolution for Work Zone Awareness Week. All decisions were made by motion and carried.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Health & Human Services

Board to approve 2025 contracts with five health service providers

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will consider approving 2025 contracts with Productive Living Systems Inc., Brotoloc Health Care Systems, Core Treatment Services Inc., Dynamic Family Solutions, and Software Expressions. A presentation on the Changing Course Program and an update on the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee are also on the agenda. The board will also review budget adjustments and vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 contracts for five service providers

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved the 2025 contracts with Productive Living Systems Inc., Brotoloc Health Care Systems, Core Treatment Services Inc., Dynamic Family Solutions, and Software Expressions. The board also approved budget adjustments and the agenda and previous meeting minutes. A presentation on the Changing Course substance abuse program was given, and updates were provided on the Opioid Abatement Committee and various division activities.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Panel to review Parks ordinance changes, recycling contracts, and recreation plan

The Land & Water Resources Committee will meet to discuss several items including a preliminary plat for Lakeview Estates, recycling contracts with vendors and municipalities, and proposed changes to Chapter 10 Parks & Recreation Ordinance. They will also review the 2022-2026 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which includes multiple park developments and trail projects. Additionally, the committee will consider the 2026 DATCP application and a Sustainable Forestry Initiative conference.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves 2026 DATCP application, plat, permits

The Land & Water Resources Committee approved the 2026 Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection application, the Lakeview Estates preliminary state plat, a road access permit for Mark Truckey, and Monty Brink's attendance at the SFI conference. The trailhead project was tabled until December 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Fri Feb 28, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board to hold public hearing for Karissa Schaal & Taylor Bailey, et al

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet on February 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of previous meeting minutes and setting future hearing dates. One public hearing is scheduled for Karissa Schaal & Taylor Bailey, et al, though no details on the nature of the hearing are provided in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Conditional use permit granted for taxidermy business in Town of Gillett

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments approved a conditional use permit for Karissa Schaal & Taylor Bailey to operate a taxidermy business at 10890 Valley Line Rd., Gillett, WI, in the Town of Gillett. The permit was granted with conditions including hours of operation (7 days a week, 12 hours a day), dusk/dawn lighting, adequate parking, proper waste disposal, and obtaining all local, state, and federal permits. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, and set hearing dates for March 2025.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to review $60,000 grant request for Oconto Recovery Center

The Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will discuss school-based prevention programming and the development of a fund-use plan. The body is also scheduled to consider a grant application for Unity Recovery Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves Unity Recovery Services opioid grant application

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee approved a grant application from Unity Recovery Services as presented. The committee also discussed school-based prevention programming and potential grant opportunities for schools, and reviewed the financial statement showing a balance of $481,217.72. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

Library Services Board

Library board to discuss 2024 marketing funds, hear county library reports

The Oconto County Library Services Board will discuss the use of 2024 marketing funds and receive reports from county libraries and the county administrator. The board will also consider approving the November 2024 meeting minutes and receive an update from the Library Planning Committee.

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✓ Decided: Library board hears reports, discusses planning committee, no major votes

The Oconto County Library Services Board met on February 26, 2025, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of library updates, a report on 2024 marketing funds, and a discussion about the Library Planning Committee's role and future agenda items.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

County Board of Canvassers

Board of Canvassers to review February 18 Spring Primary results

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers will meet to review and inspect documents from reporting units to complete the February 18, 2025, Spring Primary. The board will also verify tamper-evident serial numbers from voting equipment.

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✓ Decided: County canvassers review Feb. 18 primary, document election irregularities

The Oconto County Board of Canvassers met to review and inspect election documents from the February 18, 2025 Spring Primary. They documented various irregularities across multiple reporting units, such as missing certificates, tape issues, and signature problems, but took no formal action on them. The board also verified tamper-evident serial numbers on a random selection of reporting units. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

County Board

Board to vote on six zoning changes and resolutions for park grants and trail projects

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda containing six zoning changes in multiple towns, along with resolutions for recreational grants, an emergency fire warden approval, and a resolution urging state support for county courts. The regular agenda includes a resolution to purchase a grader for the Forestry Department and reports from county officials and departments.

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✓ Decided: County board approves $393,640 grader purchase for forestry department

The Oconto County Board approved the purchase of one CAT 140 grader with AWD and front lift group from Fabick Cat for the Forestry Department, with a fiscal impact not to exceed $400,000. The board also approved six zoning changes, several resolutions related to parks and recreation grants, and appointments. Three items related to the Armstrong Trailhead were removed from the consent agenda and sent back to committee.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Town of Riverview - Mountain Ambulance Service Commission

Ambulance commission discusses 2025 budget and selling 2010 ambulance

The Mountain Ambulance Service Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2025. They will discuss old business including the 2025 budget and apparatus bay heaters. New business items include the 2024 ambulance/cot power load, selling a 2010 ambulance, a billing company, and an audit.

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Fri Feb 14, 2025

MAR-OCO

Mar-Oco Landfill Committee to discuss payment options and wheel loader bids

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will meet to consider payment options for patrons and a request for bids for a wheel loader. The body will also receive updates on landfill operations and the Act 107 Financial Responsibility Alternative Method Request.

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✓ Decided: Mar-Oco landfill committee approves $201,750 wheel loader purchase

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved a $201,750 agreement with Swinderski Equipment Inc. for a new 2025 Develon DL220-7 wheel loader, contingent on corporation counsel approval. The committee also reviewed a staff finding that no changes are warranted to discontinue check payments for tipping fees, and was informed that the WDNR approved the landfill's financial responsibility alternative method, avoiding a letter of credit purchase. No public comment or correspondence was received, and the meeting was otherwise procedural.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025

Administration

Committee to discuss volunteer firefighter on-call policy and wage study

The Oconto County Administration Committee will discuss and possibly act on volunteer firefighter on-call pay and receive updates on a county wage study, highway facilities, and UW Extension. Reports will be heard from the Veterans Service Officer, Treasurer, Human Resources, and Finance Director, including monthly activity, sales tax, and ARPA updates. The committee will also review vendor payments for January 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs paid leave for volunteer firefighters; draft resolution next

The Administration Committee discussed allowing county employees to receive time and pay for fire call-outs and favored the option. The Human Resources Director will work with Corporation Counsel to draft provisions for the employee handbook, with a resolution to be reviewed at the next meeting. All other items were informational only, with no formal action taken.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to review updated technology services MOU with new fee structure

The Property & Technology Committee will hear reports on building maintenance and technology projects, but most items are informational with no action required. The main discussion item is a new Memorandum of Understanding example that includes updated fees for software and support services. No formal votes on major contracts or policy changes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews tech upgrades, fire panel hardware ordered

The Property & Technology Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes, and heard reports. No formal votes were taken on substantive items. The maintenance engineer reported fire panel/door hardware has been ordered. The technology director presented options and costs for audio/visual upgrades, including streaming and closed captioning, with a quote of $4,061.07 for initial setup and $6,500 annually, plus per-minute captioning costs. The committee also discussed upcoming technology needs, including Windows 10 PC replacements and a Spillman software upgrade.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Public Safety

Public Safety Committee to consider resolution supporting county courts

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to support county courts. The meeting also includes regular reports from the District Attorney, Medical Examiner, and Emergency Management Director.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs resolution urging more state court funding

The Public Safety Committee approved a resolution urging Governor Evers and the Wisconsin Legislature to increase state aid for county courts, citing Oconto County's $1.2 million court expenses in 2024 versus $194,000 in state aid. All other items were informational or procedural, including reports from the Sheriff, Jail Administrator, and others, with no action taken.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Health & Human Services

Committee to discuss 2024 CCOP funds spent and review enrollment/waitlist

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee will meet to discuss 2024 CCOP funds spent, receive updates on CLTS enrollment and waitlist numbers for Oconto County and statewide, and review the CST program. The agenda includes a general overview of the CCOP program and other business.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews CLTS, CST enrollment and CCOP spending

The Coordinated Services Team/Children's Community Options Program Committee met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Staff reported 139 youth enrolled in CLTS locally with 19 pending screening, and 11 youth in CST with 5 referrals pending. The committee reviewed 2024 CCOP funds: $43,698 received, with $33,990 used for maintenance of effort and $1,672.28 for summer program recreational admissions. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

Broadband Taskforce to discuss internet service provider applications

The Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant will meet to discuss and take action on internet service provider applications and agreements. The body will also review updates regarding grant funding, project units, and local letters of support.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Board to consider liquor license transfer and short-term rental rule changes

The Town Board will consider a liquor license transfer for Donna & Tony's Bar & Grill (opening March 1), approve a picnic license for Crooked Lake Lions' spaghetti dinner, and discuss a short-term rental ordinance revision. Other business includes receiving committee reports, hearing about Oconto County's new public transit for medical and social needs, and an inquiry about using the town hall as a warming shelter. The meeting also covers financial reports, election dates, and various community events.

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✓ Decided: Town board revises short-term rental ordinance to allow fund carryover

The Riverview Town Board approved a revision to the short-term rental ordinance, removing the requirement that all collected funds be distributed within 90 days, allowing the commission to hold funds for future projects. The board also approved picnic licenses for the Crooked Lake Lions and a liquor license for Donna and Tony's Bar & Grill. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of minutes and bills.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Health & Human Services Loss Control

Loss Control sub-committee to review mass fatality training and notification system

The Loss Control Sub-Committee of the Oconto County Health and Human Services Department will meet to discuss follow-up on mass fatality/family assistance center training and staff training, as well as the mass notification procedure for email-to-text. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and address other business.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses future; no formal decisions made

The Oconto County Loss Control sub-committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes, but made no substantive policy decisions. Updates were given on mass fatality training and email-to-text notification limitations, and members discussed whether the committee should continue. No formal action was taken on these items.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Bagley board approves agenda, minutes, financial report, and bills

The Town of Bagley board held a regular meeting with no substantive policy decisions. They approved the amended agenda, the January 8, 2025 minutes, the financial report, and payment of bills. The board discussed road projects for 2025 and noted a library representative interest, but took no action on these items.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to vote on gravel contract, discuss aggregate sources

The Oconto County Highway Committee will consider approving a gravel contract and discuss aggregate sources. They will also review right-of-way for CTH-S, receive updates on equipment, roadwork, and staffing, and vote on a uniform agreement. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Highway Committee approves gravel contract at $0.80/ton

The Oconto County Highway Committee approved a gravel contract with Roscoe/Blazek at the same price as the previous contract ($0.80/ton). They also approved the Uniform Agreement, which had a price decrease. The committee directed the Highway Commissioner to explore selling a right-of-way to recoup aggregate value, and discussed a potential quarry on county forest land. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Health & Human Services

Health and Human Services Board to review 2025 REM Wisconsin Inc. contract

The Board will discuss the appointment of board members and receive updates on the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Members are also scheduled to approve budget adjustments and a 2025 contract with REM Wisconsin Inc.

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✓ Decided: HHS Board approves 2025 contracts, budget adjustments, reappointments

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved the 2025 contract with REM Wisconsin Inc., budget adjustments, and the reappointment of three board members whose terms expire in April 2025. The board also received updates on opioid abatement efforts, public health initiatives, and division reports. No items were removed from the agenda, and the minutes from the January 8 meeting were approved.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee to review shoreland ordinance revisions and consider multiple grant requests

The Land and Water Resources Committee will review proposed revisions to the shoreland ordinance and discuss the Wisconsin Wildlife Damage Program Plan. The committee will also consider several grant resolutions for trails, parks, and the shooting range, along with motor grader bid awards and a proposed highway department quarry. Various department reports are scheduled for discussion, some for information only.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards $393,640 CAT 140 motor grader purchase to County Board

The Land & Water Resources Committee forwarded several items to the County Board for approval, including the purchase of a CAT 140 AWD motor grader with front lift group for $393,640 from Fabick Cat. The committee also approved forwarding the Wisconsin Wildlife Damage Programs Plan of Administration, the 2025 Emergency Fire Warden list, and multiple grant applications. A motion to remove Armstrong Trailhead items from the agenda failed on a roll call vote.

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Wed Jan 29, 2025

Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee

Committee to discuss opioid abatement grant applications and fund use plan

The Oconto County Opioid Abatement Ad-Hoc Steering Committee will review financial information, discuss Exhibit E (core abatement strategies), and consider grant application materials with possible action. They will also develop a plan for use of opioid settlement funds.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves draft grant application materials for opioid abatement funds

The committee reviewed and agreed on draft grant application materials, deciding that applications will be reviewed by the committee and, if approved, forwarded to the Administrative Committee for final approval, bypassing the County Board. They also discussed outreach plans, including website and newspaper notices, and assigned tasks for finalizing materials and managing applications. No formal votes were taken on the grant materials, but the committee agreed they would work well.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Local Emergency Planning Committee

LEPC to review and approve bylaws and membership list

The Oconto County Local Emergency Planning Committee will consider approving its bylaws and member list, discuss appointing a compliance inspector, and review the 2024 spill report and hazardous material response operations.

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✓ Decided: LEPC approves McCormick as EPCRA inspector, adds alternate member

The Oconto County LEPC approved Beth McCormick to remain EPCRA Compliance Inspector and added Travis Nummerdor as an alternate for Valley Environmental. The committee also approved the agenda and amended minutes from the October 2024 meeting. Bylaw changes for chair/vice chair election timing were discussed but deferred to the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken; items on off-site plans and spill reports were informational only.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Highway Safety Committee

Oconto County Highway Safety Committee holds routine quarterly meeting

The committee will review vehicle accident and claims reports, work comp claims, observation cards, safety checklists, and follow up on previous safety issues. The meeting is largely procedural with no new major proposals or decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Highway safety committee reviews claims, plans equipment upgrades

The Oconto County Highway Safety Committee met and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They reviewed vehicle and worker compensation claims, discussed safety improvements including a new test system to prevent trucks from driving with boxes up, and planned equipment purchases from the approved 2025 budget. No formal policy decisions were made; actions were mostly updates and follow-ups.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Board of Adjustments

Board of Adjustments to hold public hearings for Endries and Bronsteatter

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct public hearings. The board will also determine future hearing and business meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Board grants variances for two lakefront property rebuilds

The Oconto County Board of Adjustments approved all requested variances for two properties. For Timothy & Julie Endries in the Town of Brazeau, the board granted a 4-foot variance from the ordinary high watermark setback and a 7-foot variance from the road centerline setback. For Phillip & Julie Bronsteatter in the Town of Riverview, the board granted a 19-foot variance from the road centerline, a 3-foot variance from the south side lot line, and a 4-foot variance from the north side lot line, with conditions to establish or increase shoreline buffers.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

County Board

Board to vote on five broadband BEAD endorsements and two zoning changes

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent agenda including two zoning changes (Tank in Maple Valley, Winkler in Underhill) and endorsements for five broadband BEAD applications (Brightspeed, Bug Tussel, Charter, Nsight, AT&T). The regular agenda includes revisions to financial management policy and funding for the 2024 Commission on Aging audit. Reports on BugTussel project status and other departments are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: County Board adopts revised financial management policy

The Oconto County Board of Supervisors adopted the revised Financial Management Policy (R2025-01-01) by a 23-4 vote, after rejecting motions to send it back to committee and to amend a section regarding the $25,000 threshold. The board also approved funding for the Commission on Aging audit, endorsed five broadband grant applications, and approved two zoning changes.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Traffic Safety Commission

Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission to review crash data and highway projects

The Traffic Safety Commission will discuss status of area highway construction and repair proposals, receive updates from the Wisconsin DOT, review traffic crashes community maps including a fatality crash review, and consider locations of traffic hazards. The meeting includes reports from the traffic safety coordinator and commission members.

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✓ Decided: Traffic Safety Commission meets, hears reports, takes no action

The Oconto County Traffic Safety Commission met on January 22, 2025, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 23, 2024, meeting. All other items were informational only, with no formal decisions or actions taken. The commission welcomed new Wisconsin DOT representatives and reviewed traffic safety data, including two fatal crashes in Q4 2024.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025

Administration

Broadband endorsements top agenda for county administration committee

The Oconto County Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including endorsing five internet service providers for broadband expansion, hiring an additional ADA position, and setting lead pay for the District Attorney's office. The committee will also review the 2024 audit expense for the Commission on Aging and approve carryover accounts. A closed session is scheduled for employee performance evaluation.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $20K audit payment, policy changes, and broadband endorsements

The Administration Committee approved several items, including paying the Commission on Aging's 2024 audit in full ($20,000) using prior funds and contingency, amending the Financial Management Policy to adjust purchasing approval thresholds, and forwarding five internet service provider endorsements for BEAD grant applications to the County Board. They also approved vacation carry-over requests for multiple employees and the TEDCOR 2025 agreement. No action was taken on several informational reports, including the Veterans report, Treasurer's report, and discussions about hiring an additional ADA.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

Broadband Taskforce to consider endorsing Bug Tussel for BEAD grant

The Oconto County Broadband Taskforce for the BEAD Planning Grant will meet to discuss and possibly act on a resolution endorsing Bug Tussel. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and setting a next meeting date. The taskforce's stated vision is equitable access to affordable internet with minimum speeds of 100 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up for all residents and businesses.

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✓ Decided: Taskforce endorses Bug Tussel for BEAD broadband grant

The Broadband Taskforce approved an Endorsement Resolution for Bug Tussel, recommending it to the Administration Committee. The resolution supports Bug Tussel's application for the BEAD planning grant, though specific project units were not disclosed. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Property & Technology

Committee to approve carryover accounts for maintenance and technology

The Property & Technology Committee will consider approving carryover accounts for the Maintenance and Technology Services departments from 2024 budgets. They will also receive updates from the Maintenance Engineer and Technology Services Director on various projects, including the Riverview Northern Office, Laserfiche migration, and audio/visual system. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves carryover accounts for maintenance and tech services

The Property & Technology Committee approved carryover accounts for the Maintenance and Technology Services departments, including funds for sidewalk repairs, clock tower painting, and software contracts. They also discussed streaming County Board meetings with closed captioning for ADA compliance and received updates on technology projects. No items were denied or tabled.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Public Safety

Public Safety Committee to discuss District Attorney office restructure

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a possible restructure of positions within the District Attorney’s Office. The body will also consider approvals for the Sheriff’s Office jail fee schedule and carryover requests.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves vacation carryovers and jail fee schedule

The Public Safety Committee approved multiple vacation carryover requests for Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management staff, as well as carryover account requests for both departments. The committee also approved the Jail Fee Schedule with no changes. Several reports and updates were presented for information only, with no formal action taken.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town Board to decide on lease agreement with Safe Haven Dog Park

The Town Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and consider new business including a lease agreement with Safe Haven Dog Park, operator license for Gracie Bosanac, new AEDs at Town Hall and RVFD, picnic licenses for events, and a new contract for the Building Inspector.

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✓ Decided: Town board approves operator's license, picnic licenses, and updates building inspector contract

The Riverview Town Board approved an operator's license for Gracie Bosanac and picnic licenses for the Riverview and Crooked Lake fire departments. The board also reviewed and updated the building inspector contract, which will transition to the inspector's son over two years and eliminate certain fees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine reports and communications.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee attends Winter Road School Conference

The Oconto County Highway Committee will attend the Wisconsin County Highway Association's Winter Road School Conference from January 13-15, 2025, in Wisconsin Dells. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the purpose is information gathering and discussion on highway-related topics.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Riverview, Doty, Mountain discuss fire collaboration options

The Riverview Town Board is meeting jointly with Doty and Mountain to discuss options for fire department collaboration. They will review 2025 expenses and clarify cost comparisons among the three towns.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Town of Riverview - Town Board

Town of Riverview to discuss fire department collaboration

The Town Board will meet with representatives from Doty and Mountain to discuss fire department collaboration options for the district. The board will also review 2025 expenses and cost comparisons.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Recreation Committee

Oconto County Recreation Committee to review project progress and finances

The committee will meet to review progress and financial reports for ongoing projects. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on project oversight and identifying future items for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews ARPA-funded projects; Lena match unresolved until July

The Recreation Committee reviewed progress on nine county ARPA-funded local projects. All communities have received their checks except the Village of Lena, which has not yet shown its required grant match for the Railroad Street Pocket Park; the committee will revisit this in July. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the agenda and prior minutes.

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Fri Jan 10, 2025

MAR-OCO

Landfill committee to discuss Q4 2024 reports, unpaid fees, and clay lease renewal

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee will discuss and consider fourth quarter 2024 landfill reports, unpaid tipping fees from bounced checks, and renewal of the Weinhart clay lease. The meeting also includes approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and a review of paid invoices. Public comment is permitted at the start.

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✓ Decided: Landfill committee bans non-paying customer, renews clay lease

The Mar-Oco Landfill Committee approved an agenda, minutes, and several operational items. It voted to refuse entry to a customer who failed to pay a $24.75 tipping fee plus returned check fees, and renewed a clay lease with Donald Weinhart for up to ten years. The committee also reviewed quarterly reports, discussed landfill operations, and approved December 2024 invoices totaling $37,601.65.

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Fri Jan 10, 2025

Criminal Justice Coordination Council

Oconto County Criminal Justice Council to vote on bylaws and membership

The Criminal Justice Coordination Council will meet to elect its leadership and approve changes to its bylaws and committee membership. The body will also discuss pretrial diversion programming and case resolution timelines.

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✓ Decided: CJCC approves bylaw changes, cuts membership from 13 to 10

The Criminal Justice Coordination Council approved changes to its bylaws, reducing membership from 13 to 10 members, changing terms from staggered to ongoing, and meeting once per year or as required by statute. The changes will be forwarded to the full county board for approval. The council also elected Bradley Schraven as chair and approved the agenda and previous minutes.

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Fri Jan 10, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Land & Water Resources Committee to attend planning and budget meeting

The Land & Water Resources Committee will attend the Lake Michigan Area Land & Water Conservation Association Annual Planning & Budget Meeting. The purpose of the attendance is to gather information and participate in discussions regarding the association's agenda.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

Highway

Highway Committee to discuss roadwork, equipment, staffing, and pit contract

The Oconto County Highway Committee will meet to review vendor payments and receive updates on equipment, roadwork, staffing, and the pit contract. They will also discuss the highway facility and hear general announcements with no action expected.

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✓ Decided: Highway committee discusses tax increase for paving goal

The Oconto County Highway Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They discussed a potential $0.21 mill rate increase to fund 15 miles of paving per year, but took no action. Equipment updates and roadwork were reviewed, and a pit contract is expected for approval in February.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

Broadband Taskforce for BEAD Planning Grant

Broadband Taskforce to discuss ISP endorsements for BEAD planning grant

The Broadband Taskforce for the BEAD Planning Grant will meet to discuss and potentially act on endorsing Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for grant applications. They will also review local endorsements, receive updates on project units and grant funding, and approve previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Broadband taskforce endorses four ISPs for BEAD grants

The Oconto County Broadband Taskforce approved endorsement resolutions for Nsight, Spectrum, Brightspeed, and AT&T, sending them to the Administration Committee for action. The taskforce also discussed project unit updates, local letters of support, and current broadband expansion projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

Health & Human Services

HHS Board to review 2025 service contracts and opioid abatement updates

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board will meet to approve 2025 contracts for various care and counseling providers. The board will also receive updates on the Aging Unit and the Opioid Abatement Ad Hoc Steering Committee.

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✓ Decided: Oconto County HHS Board approves 2025 contracts with updated rates

The Oconto County Health and Human Services Board approved the 2025 contracts as presented, including updated rates for Northwest Passage LTD (boys' residential at $802.66/day, girls' at $825.51/day). The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received updates on transit, nutrition, opioid abatement, and public health initiatives. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025

Town of Bagley

✓ Decided: Town approves title search for Knapp Lane and road variance request

The Town Board approved a contract with Hall Title, capped at $750, to research ownership of the undeveloped Knapp Lane strip. They also approved Resolution 122524 to request a variance from the Wisconsin DOT for a narrower right-of-way on West Ucil Lake Lane. The board approved the financial report, bills, and prior meeting minutes.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Land & Water Resources

Committee to consider appointment to Anderson Inland Lake District

The Land & Water Resources Committee will review 2024 carry-over funding across multiple departments, including Land & Water Conservation and Forest, Parks & Recreation. Action items include an appointment to the Anderson Inland Lake District and approval of a PRT seedling order. Most department reports are for information only, with no action to be taken.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 228,000 red pine seedling purchase

The Land & Water Resources Committee recommended entering into an agreement with PRT for the purchase of 228,000 containerized red pine seedlings for planting in 2026. The committee also recommended Dave VanZeeland for appointment to the Anderson Inland Lake District. Several account carry-over requests for 2025 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Town of Bagley

Town caucus to nominate candidates for Town Board seats

This is a notice for the Town of Bagley caucus on January 8, 2025. The purpose is to nominate qualified electors to run for the positions of Chairman, two Supervisors, Treasurer, and Clerk on the Town Board. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Bagley caucus nominates incumbents for 2025 town offices

The 2025 Town of Bagley caucus was held on January 8, 2025, and was purely procedural, focused on nominations for town offices. All incumbent officials were nominated and confirmed by unanimous vote: Greg Lechleitner for Chairman, Dave Leisner and Mike Fischer for Supervisors, Joe Hoerth for Treasurer, and Alan Sleeter for Clerk. No other business was conducted.

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