County Board of Supervisors — Minutes

Board of Supervisors Minutes June 2, 2026 5:00 PM Room 1400 - County Board Room Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Invocation- Supervisor Jerry Van Someren Recognition of 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Pledge Allegiance to the Flag Roll Call PRESENT: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Dan Schmit (seated after his appointment), Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal ABSENT: None Appointment of County Board Supervisor - District 4 Motion: Motion to Approve the Appointment of County Board Supervisor - District 4 Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Kerry Reis Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 1. Appointment of District 4 County Board Supervisor Public Comment Linda Carlson spoke regarding data centers Steven Schalla spoke regarding June Dairy Month Jan Scepurek spoke regarding the Excel Energy Solar Project Laura Conard spoke regarding data centers Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all will be adopted in one motion.) Motion: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda with Removal of Appointment to the Ethics Board Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: John Betchkal Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting — May 5, 2026 2. Date of Next Meeting — July 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 3. Rezonings a. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Section 23, Township 29 North, Range 16 West, Town of Baldwin, 40.0 acres from AG-1 Agricultural to AG-2 Agricultural 4. Alterations of County Supervisory District Lines Due to Annexation 5. Appointments a. County Administrator Appointment of Diana Delaney to the Partnership Team of the Lower St. Croix Management 6. Any Other Item Deemed Routine by the County Board Chair Presentations or Recognitions 1. St. Croix County Fair Report Fair Presentation and introduction of the 2025 St. Croix County Fairest of the Fair, Savannah Briese, by Gail Maier. County Administrator's Report 1. County Administrator's Report County Administrator Ken Witt provided an update on the monthly financials for the month of April 2026. Administrator Witt also explained that Excel energy has made the decision to no longer participate in JDA negotiations with the county. This will be addressed at the Community Development Committee next week. Business 1. County Board Chair Appointments to the Ethics Inquiry Board Motion: Motion to exclude Bob Long from appointment to the Ethics Inquiry Board Result: Failed Moved by: Mark Carlson Seconded by: Mike Barcalow Ayes: Dani Erickson, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Jerry VanSomeren Nays: Jared Bell, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Bob Swanepoel, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to Approve County Board Chair Appointments to the Ethics Inquiry Board Result: Passed Moved by: Daniel Hansen Seconded by: Wayne Roen Ayes: Jared Bell, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: Dani Erickson, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow Abstain: None Notes: 2. Resolution Establishing 2027 Budget Priorities Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Establishing 2027 Budget Priorities Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Diana Delaney Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 3. Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Warren Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Warren Result: Passed Moved by: Mark Carlson Seconded by: John Betchkal Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 4. Resolution Amending Personnel Policies Motion: Motion to amend to keep the current "Nursing Mother" Language instead of "Nursing Employee" Result: Failed Moved by: Dani Erickson Seconded by: Mike Barcalow Ayes: Dani Erickson, Bob Feidler, Scott Counter, Mike Barcalow, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal Nays: Jared Bell, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Wayne Roen, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Dan Schmit, Bob Swanepoel Abstain: None Notes: Motion: Motion to Approve Resolution Amending Personnel Policies Result: Passed Moved by: Kerry Reis Seconded by: Scott Counter Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 79 - All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Route - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Motion: Motion to Approve Ordinance Amending Chapter 79 - All Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicle Route - of the St. Croix County Code of Ordinances Result: Passed Moved by: Jerry VanSomeren Seconded by: Daniel Hansen Ayes: Jared Bell, Dani Erickson, Mitch Ruedebusch, Kerry Reis, Diana Delaney, Denise Shirley-Carter, Dan Fosterling, Bob Feidler, Wayne Roen, Scott Counter, Daniel Hansen, Danielle McIntosh, Greg Tellijohn, Mark Carlson, Mike Barcalow, Bob Swanepoel, Jerry VanSomeren, John Betchkal, Dan Schmit Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items Supervisor McIntosh requested a reevaluation of the debt service for the Health Care Campus. This will be addressed at the Administration Committee meeting. Announcements Supervisor McIntosh gave a recap of the COWS training she and Supervisor Delaney recently attended. Supervisor Delaney also commented on attending. Supervisor Van Someren noted that he and Supervisor Hansen recently attended a west central county highway meeting in Eau Claire. Supervisor Carlson encouraged supervisors to attend the WCA Conference if possible. Supervisor Van Someren encouraged everyone to attend Baldwin Windmill Days this weekend. Chair Feidler announced that our next meeting is July 7, 2026 and the next COTW will be July 9, 2026 at 8:00 am. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 06:49 PM.