County Board Meeting - Administration Center — Minutes

Ozaukee County Board Regular Meeting Wednesday May 6, 2026 – 9:00 AM Administration Center - Room A-204 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington, WI 53074 4 The County Board reconvened at 9:00 AM pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by Chairperson Schlenvogt. The Clerk took the roll. All members were present, Supervisor DeMent excused. Board members and guests stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairperson Schlenvogt requested board members and guests stay standing for a moment of silence in remembrance of former Supervisor Dohrwardt and Erhard Jobs, husband of former Supervisor Barb Jobs, who have recently passed away. Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Strom, that the April 1 and 21, 2026 minutes be approved as submitted. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. Under public comment, Chris Rogahn and Wayne McKenna addressed the members expressing concerns regarding the County’s lack of direct communication with property owners adjacent to Clay Bluffs Cedar Gorge Nature Preserve and Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve regarding the proposed connection of the two parks and the ongoing issue of individuals trespassing on private beach property. Kim Tydrick addressed the members expressing significant concerns regarding the increase in construction traffic associated with the Vantage Data Center project and the apparent lack of response from the Town and City of Port Washington to implement or intervene with safety measures. Proclamations were presented by Chairperson Schlenvogt to the following outgoing supervisors: Claude Taylor, Marty Wolf and Don Clark. There were no communications. The following claim was reviewed by Corporation Counsel Gorden: Notice of Claim and Itemization of Damages: Louis Edward Davis. Motion made by Supervisor Schoessow, seconded by Supervisor Grabow to deny the claim. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes – 25, Nays – 0, Absent – 1. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted. County Administrator Dzwinel provided background on how the county is at the point of implementing an ERP system that will replace many of the software programs currently in place. Mr. Hawley answered questions regarding Oracle as the software provider and Iteria as the third-party implementer. County Administrator Dzwinel presented his monthly report, which included updates on the Lasata CBRF progress, the Human Services Day Treatment Center progression, and the status of the Land Information Office analysis. Mr. Dzwinel informed the board that Attorney Andy Phillips with Attolles Law, S.C. will be presenting Roles and Responsibilities of Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors at the June 3, 2026 meeting. Resolution No. 26-1 Submittal And Acceptance of Outdoor Recreation Trail Aids - County Snowmobile Trail Aids Funding Through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting SUMMARY: Submittal and acceptance of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Motorized Recreation Trail Aids - County Snowmobile Trail Aids Program grant for 2026-2027 trail maintenance funding. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Natural Resource Committee Motion made by Supervisor Matera, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that Resolution No. 26-1 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted Resolution No. 26-2 Declaration Of the Last Week of March As “Fair Housing Week” In Ozaukee County SUMMARY: Ozaukee County declares the last week of March as “Fair Housing Week” VOTE REQUIRED: Majority NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Motion made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Strom, that Resolution No. 26-2 be adopted. The vote was taken as follows: Ayes - 25, Nays - 0, Absent - 1. The majority of the members present voting aye, the motion was declared adopted County Board Chairperson Schlenvogt recommended the appointments to the Executive Committee and the Standing Committees of the County Board and County Administrator Dzwinel and County Board Chairperson Schlenvogt recommended the appointments or reappointments to the statutory committees and other special appoints for 2026: Aging & Disability Resource Center Board; County Traffic Safety Commission; Joint Washington Ozaukee Board of Health; Local Emergency Planning Committee; Ozaukee County Economic Development Board; East Wisconsin Counties Railroad Consortium; Monarch Library System Board; Radio System User Group; Municipal Joint Review Boards; Wisconsin Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Commission Board of Directors; Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors May 6, 2026 Regular Meeting and Workforce Development Joint Executive Committee. Chairperson Schlenvogt asked if there are any objections, there were none. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried. There were no committee reports. Under supervisor announcements, Supervisor Kincaide clarified that the correct date for the “Building Peace & Safety in our Community” event is May 18. Supervisor Ambs asked that it be noted there was a celebration of life held last Saturday for former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary George Meyer, who served from 1993 to 2001. Supervisor Ambs also shared a quote from E. B. White: “I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.” Supervisor Foy informed the gallery and newly elected supervisors that while public comments are appreciated, they are not addressed during the initial presentation. Instead, concerns are resolved through staff, administration, or during subsequent committee meetings. Motion made by Supervisor Matera, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to adjourn, subject to call by the Chairperson, or until Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Voice vote, motion carried. Meeting was declared adjourned at 10:26 AM. ************************************************************************ CERTIFICATE OF CLERK STATE OF WISCONSIN} COUNTY OF OZAUKEE} I, Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk for the County of Ozaukee, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the transactions of the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors’ meeting held on May 6, 2026. Reports on file in the County Clerk’s Office. Dated at the Administration Center, City of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, this 13th day of May 2026. Kellie R. Kretlow, County Clerk