Green County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

County boards weigh bridge land purchase, contracts, and zoning changes

Green County's boards and committees met over the past two weeks to review a wide range of items, from a potential land purchase for a bridge to new contracts and zoning rules. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions are known. The most consequential items under consideration involve land, money, and staffing.

Land and infrastructure

The County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider Resolution 8-2-26, authorizing the purchase of real property for bridge construction in the Town of Adams. The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee also discussed the same purchase on Aug. 13. No dollar amount for the property was listed.

The Highway Committee, Property Committee, and Finance and Accounting Committee each received a presentation on a condition analysis of the Highway Shop facility on Aug. 19. The analysis was for discussion only, with no formal action scheduled.

The Property Committee also considered awarding rebid units 8C, 10B, and 34 for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project and discussed a vapor mitigation design proposal on Aug. 19. No dollar amounts were given.

Personnel and contracts

The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee met Aug. 13 to consider three appointments: Angela MacLennan as Corporation Counsel, Terry Snow as Interim Nursing Home Administrator, and William Kummer as Information Technology Director. The County Board also had the Corporation Counsel appointment on its agenda.

The Board of Health considered a $6,850 contract with Cordova Consulting, LLC to update the department's Performance Management System. The board also heard a presentation on a Suicide Crisis Intervention Program grant.

The County Board considered Resolution 8-3-26, approving a Pleasant View Nursing Home contract exceeding $150,000. The Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee also discussed a new generator for the North Transfer Switch and multiple contracts, including WIPFLI and others.

Zoning and development

The Land Use & Zoning Committee discussed two proposed ordinance amendments: one creating a new section for short-term rentals (Section 4-3-3-7) and another regarding data centers. The committee also sought County Board feedback on the amendments.

The Green County Development Corporation board reviewed updates on its business loan funds, public Wi-Fi projects, housing initiatives, and budget. No votes on specific contracts were listed.

Financial and administrative oversight

Several committees handled routine financial oversight. The Auditing, Bonding & Claims Committee audited bills and claims, and held a closed session to review client-specific bills. The Human Services Audit Subcommittee also audited bills, including a closed session for client-specific bills. The Solid Waste Management Board discussed 2027 rates and budget, plus a skid loader attachment.

The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee reviewed jail population, building project updates, and monthly budget numbers. The Highway Committee reviewed driveway variance on CTH N, rumble strips on County G at Hwy 11, and increased cost change orders for the County RD FF project.

Coming up

Three meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Library Board** (Aug. 24): Approval of the 2027 budget.
• **Personnel and Labor Relations Committee** (Aug. 26): Possible creation of three new Jail Deputy positions for the 2027 budget, changes to the Employee Handbook on job transfer pay for Pleasant View Pool employees, and the 2027 Human Resources budget.
• **Land Information Council** (Aug. 27): Review of Land Information and Section Corner budgets, possible action on Plat Book pricing and the Remonumentation Policy, and discussion of Real Estate Transfer Fee revenue sharing.

No decisions in past two weeks; County Board to weigh bridge land, contracts

No formal decisions were made in Green County over the past two weeks. All recent committee meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential upcoming action is the County Board's Aug. 13 meeting, where supervisors will consider buying land for a bridge, approving a nursing home contract, and other items.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

Several committees met in late July and early August, but none took recorded votes. The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee (July 29) discussed wage scales, health insurance contributions, and a cost-of-living adjustment policy. The Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee and the Finance and Accounting Committee (both Aug. 3) received the 2025 audited financial statements from Baker Tilly; the Finance Committee also heard a budget request from the Green County Humane Society. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (Aug. 5) received updates on treatment court and a letter of support for a TAD grant. The Agriculture & Extension Education Committee (Aug. 5) reviewed a $74,682 UW Extension invoice. The Land & Water Conservation Committee (Aug. 6) discussed a five-year resource management plan and conservation easements. The Rail Transit Commission (Aug. 7) held a public hearing on the 2027 budget.

Upcoming meetings to watch

The County Board of Supervisors meets Aug. 13 and will consider three resolutions: authorizing the purchase of real property for bridge construction in the Town of Adams (Resolution 8-2-26), approving a Pleasant View Nursing Home contract exceeding $150,000 (Resolution 8-3-26), and inclusion under the ETF Income Continuation Insurance Plan (Resolution 8-1-26). The board will also consider Ordinance 26-0801 regarding county officers and appoint Angela MacLennan as Corporation Counsel.

The Highway Committee meets Aug. 10 to discuss a driveway variance on CTH N, rumble strips on County G at Hwy 11, and increased cost change orders for the County RD FF project. The Land Use & Zoning Committee also meets Aug. 10 to consider new zoning rules for short-term rentals and data centers. The Health Board meets Aug. 12 to vote on a $6,850 contract with Cordova Consulting, LLC for performance management system support. The Personnel and Labor Relations Committee meets Aug. 13 to appoint three officials: Angela MacLennan as Corporation Counsel, Terry Snow as Interim Nursing Home Administrator, and William Kummer as Information Technology Director. The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee meets Aug. 13 to discuss the same bridge property purchase. The Law Enforcement & Public Safety Committee meets Aug. 13 to review jail population, building updates, and budget numbers. The Human Services Audit Subcommittee meets Aug. 14 to audit bills, including a closed session for client-specific bills.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10** – Highway Committee; Land Use & Zoning; Temporary 980 Committee
• **Aug. 12** – Health Board
• **Aug. 13** – County Board of Supervisors; Property, Parks, and Insurance; Personnel and Labor Relations; Law Enforcement & Public Safety
• **Aug. 14** – Human Services Audit Subcommittee

All meetings are open to the public unless noted. Agendas and minutes are available on the county website.

Green County Committees Tackle Budget, Leases, and Facility Projects in Late July Meetings

Green County residents saw a packed schedule of committee meetings in the final two weeks of July, covering everything from a 2027 rail transit budget to a potential pickup truck purchase. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so only the scheduled agenda items — not final outcomes or vote tallies — can be confirmed at this time.

Rail Transit Commission Set to Consider 2027 Budget

The Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission met July 24 with a full agenda, including open and closed public hearings on the 2027 budget followed by a vote on its approval. The agenda also listed a $2,100 SWWRPC Q2 Administration Fee payment and discussion of a lease change for the building at 247 Wells St., Darlington — specifically, a new lease with Bruce Monson and termination of the lease with Becky Burbach.

Tri-County Trail Commission Addresses Leases and Staffing

On July 23, the Tri-County Trail Commission was scheduled to act on the same lease changes at 247 Wells St. in Darlington: terminating the lease with Becky Burbach and proposing a new lease with Bruce Monson. The commission also planned to discuss creating a shared part-time Trail Coordinator position funded jointly by Green, Lafayette, and Iowa counties. Additional agenda items included trail encroachment issues and voucher approval.

Highway Facility and Sheriff's Office Projects Reviewed

Three committees met July 22 to examine the Highway Facility Project. The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee was set to review Highway Department operations and equipment, discuss awarding Bid Package Two for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project, and consider installing a body scanner at the Justice Center. The Finance and Accounting Committee scheduled a presentation on the same Highway Facility Project operations and equipment. The Highway Committee planned to discuss purchasing a pickup truck and hear the same Highway Facility Project presentation.

Personnel Committee to Discuss Wages and Benefits

On July 29, the Personnel and Labor Relations Committee was scheduled to review employee compensation policies, including possible action on an updated wage scale, health insurance premium contributions, and the Cost of Living Adjustment Policy. The agenda also listed possible action on Ordinance 26-0801 regarding County Officers and out-of-state travel requests for Human Services staff.

Coming Up

Several meetings in early August may draw resident interest:

• **August 3 — Finance and Accounting Committee:** Presentation of 2025 audited financial statements by Baker Tilly, a budget request from the Green County Humane Society, and discussion of the County COLA Policy.
• **August 3 — Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee:** Joint meeting with Finance Committee to review 2025 audited financial statements presented by Andrea Jansen of Baker Tilly.
• **August 5 — Agriculture & Extension Education Committee:** Review of a $74,682 UW Extension invoice and informational updates on staffing and Extension funding.
• **August 6 — Land & Water Conservation Committee:** Five-year review of the Land and Water Resource Management Plan, conservation easements discussion, and a staff resignation.
• **August 7 — Rail Transit Commission:** Public hearing and possible approval of the 2027 budget, plus discussion of Attachment 18 to the WSRO Operating Agreement.
• **August 14 — Human Services Audit Subcommittee:** Review of bills for payment, with a closed session to audit client-specific bills.

All recent meeting agendas are available through Green County's official channels. Minutes, once published, will confirm what was actually decided.

Green County committees weigh $300,000 housing allocation, jail project bids, and land-use ordinances

Green County's committees had a busy two weeks, with agendas covering a proposed $300,000 allocation for transitional housing, bids for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project, and a set of land-use ordinances heading to the Board of Supervisors. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no votes or outcomes can be confirmed from the official record.

Finance: $300,000 proposed for transitional housing

The Finance and Accounting Committee met July 6 to discuss a proposed allocation of $300,000 in unbudgeted funds for the Human Services Transitional Housing Program. The agenda also included a proposed Payment of County Bills Ordinance and the monthly Treasurer's Report. The committee met again July 14 to consider Ordinance 26-0701, which would amend Section 1-11-6 regarding payment of county utility bills.

Sheriff's Office/Jail Project bids and K-9 donation

The Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee met July 7 to discuss awarding Bid Pack #2 for the Sheriff's Office/Jail Project and receive a budget update. A closed session on litigation strategy was also scheduled.

The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee met July 14 with an agenda that included possible approval of a K-9 purchase funded by donated money, a review of jail population and medical issues, and monthly budget numbers.

The Board of Supervisors agenda for July 14 listed acceptance of a $15,000 donation for a new K-9 dog and Resolution 7-2-26, which would approve a highway purchase costing over $150,000.

Pleasant View Nursing Home contracts

The Pleasant View Nursing Home Oversight Committee met July 9 to consider authorizing the County Administrator to contract for interim administrator services with Nicholas Owen. The agenda listed action on contracts over $150,000 for HDG - DON and Two Magnets/Clipboard, and contracts under $150,000 for Leading Age and Compliance Store. Additional contract discussions covered Wipfli, DSU Behavioral Health, PRN (Nursing), Synqronus, Five Star, Polaris Group (MDS), and Mements of Hospice. The committee also planned to discuss the difference between private pay and Medicaid rates.

Human Services grants and housing programs

The Human Services Board met July 14 with grant acceptances on the agenda: $25,000 for the Green County Child Advocacy Center, $22,500 from United Way for the Education & Truancy Program, $15,000 from United Way for Home-Delivered Meals, $7,500 from United Way for Interactive Parenting Class, and $4,000 from Monroe Funds for Children, Youth & Families Respite Care. A closed session was scheduled to discuss property purchases for transitional housing and a sober living program.

Land use: data center moratorium, short-term rentals, rezoning

The Land Use & Zoning Committee held public hearings July 13 on three items: a rezoning request from Rust and Timber, LLC for approximately 10 acres in Section 28, Town of Monroe (from Agricultural to Commercial); Ordinance 26-0703, which would enact a 12-month moratorium on data centers; and ordinance amendments creating rules for short-term rentals.

The Board of Supervisors agenda listed corresponding Ordinance 26-0702 (rezoning in Town of Monroe), Ordinance 26-0703 (data center moratorium), and Ordinance 26-0704 (short-term rental regulations).

The Board of Adjustment met July 15 for public hearings on Application 2026-331, a conditional use permit for a vacation rental at W6424 County C in the Town of Washington, and Application 2026-330, a conditional use permit for an automobile and implement sales and service business at N3189 County Highway N in the Town of Monroe.

Rail Transit Commission

The South Central Wisconsin Rail Transit Commission met July 10 to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027 budget, discuss merging SCWRTC with WRRTC, and approve a 2027 staff services agreement with Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Q1 and Q2 SWWRPC administration payments totaled $2,940. A separate agenda listed payments of $18,142.30 to SWWRPC for Tricor Insurance 2026-2027 General Liability Insurance Renewal and $9,187.50 for the SWWRPC Q2 administrative fee.

Other committee activity

• **Highway Committee (July 13):** Construction staking contract for County Trunk Highway FF, rumble strips on CTH G, heating system upgrades for the grease shed and wash bay, RTVision Timecard-Plus renewal, and a travel request for WisDOT/CHEMSPRO training in Stevens Point Oct. 14-15, 2026.
• **Aging & Disability Advisory Committee (July 9):** Action on nutrition RFPs and approval of May minutes.
• **Information Technology (July 9):** Contract discussion with CTnetworks for interim IT department oversight and an update on hiring a new IT director.
• **Temporary 980 Committee (July 13):** Update on court case 2003CI0001 and review of properties and setbacks required by Chapter 980.
• **Employee Salary and Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (July 14):** Updated wage study and 2027 health insurance rates.
• **Solid Waste Management Board (July 16):** Leachate, skid loader attachment, safety shoe allotment, and May/June audit reviews.

Coming up

• **July 22 — Highway Committee:** Discussion of a pickup truck purchase and a presentation on Highway Department operations and equipment.
• **July 22 — Property, Parks, and Insurance Committee:** Highway Facility Project presentation, Sheriff's Office/Jail Project Bid Package Two award discussion, and Justice Center body scanner discussion.
• **July 22 — Finance and Accounting Committee:** Presentation and discussion on the Highway Facility Project.
• **July 23 — Tri-County Trail Commission:** Proposed shared part-time Trail Coordinator position, lease agreements for 247 Wells St. in Darlington, and trail encroachment issues.

Note: Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published. Outcomes, vote tallies, and final dollar amounts cannot be confirmed until the official minutes are available.