Executive/Operations Committee — Agenda Packet

PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING AGENDA EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 847 076 692, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/252835046575595?p=YBtEGvNz3gSGUrQ22g Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage REPORTS 1. Corporation Counsel - Office Operations and Activities 2. County Clerk - Office Operations and Activities 3. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. August 4, 2026 Minutes CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE REAPPOINTMENT 5. Reappointment of Christian Budzinski as a citizen member to the Housing Authority Board for a five-year term expiring September 30, 2031 CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS 6. Reappointment of JR Wynne as a citizen member to the Portage County Transportation Coordinating Committee for the remainder of a three-year term expiring April 19, 2027. 7. Appointment of Mary Lemer as a citizen member to the Portage County Transportation Coordinating Committee for the remainder of a three-year term expiring April 19, 2027. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 8. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Requests to Attend Special Meeting 9. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Special Meeting Reports/Payment Authorization Requests NEXT MEETING DATE October 6, 2026 @ 3:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 12 Executive/Operations Committee Meeting Agenda September 1, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Notice: Any person who has special needs and plans on attending this meeting in-person or remotely should contact the Facilities Office at 715-346-1598 as soon as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made. Notice: Remote comment by the public during the meeting will be at the discretion of the Chair. Notice: A quorum of the Portage County Board of Supervisors, or any committee thereof, may be present at this meeting. Page 2 of 12 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 5:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 744 210 190, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221506698716148?p=uNccXEHRF10dta1ACI Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage The Executive/Operations Committee meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chair Burroughs. Members Present: Supervisors Dax Burroughs, Suzanne Oehlke, Nancy Eggleston, and Scott Soik Members Excused: Supervisor Nathan Sandwick Staff Attending: County Clerk Davis, Corporation Counsel Hickethier, County Executive Olson, and Finance Treasury Coordinator Hlavac Others Attending: Members of the public REPORTS *Supervisor Sandwick joined the meeting remotely at 5:03 PM. 1. Corporation Counsel — 2027 Draft Budget, Office Operations and Activities Corporation Counsel Hickethier reported on his department. 2. County Clerk — Quarter 2 2026 Budget Report, 2027 Draft County Board and County Clerk Budget, Office Operations and Activities County Clerk Davis reported on her department. 3. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) Chair Burroughs and Supervisor Oehlke reported on the WCA County Board Chair forum. PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. Lisa Anderson (Agenda Item #12) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. July 7, 2026 Minutes A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve the minutes. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS Page 3 of 12 Executive/Operations Committee Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 Page 2 of 2 5. Appointment of Kari Sittig as a citizen member to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointment. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 6. Appointment of Anthony Luchinni as a citizen member to the Traffic Safety Commission for the remainder of a four-year term expiring April 17, 2028 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, they would like to consider agenda items 6-9 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve all appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 7. Appointment of Andrea Krantz to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, they would like to consider agenda items 6-9 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve all appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 8. Appointment of Kristen Johnson to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, they would like to consider agenda items 6-9 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve all appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 9. Appointment of Paul Bushmaker as a citizen member to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, they would like to consider agenda items 6-9 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve all appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 10. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Requests to Attend Special Meeting None. 11. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Special Meeting Reports/Payment Authorization Requests A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the special meeting reports/payment authorization requests. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 12. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Revising Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 3.1.17, Resulting in the Addition of a Citizen Member to the Land and Water Conservation Committee A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the resolution. Voice vote revealed (4) aye, Supervisor Burroughs, Oehlke, Eggleston, and Sandwick, and (1) nay, Supervisor Soike. Motion carried. 13. Discussion Only Re: Agenda request to discuss 3.1.47 (1)(a)-(d) regarding video conferencing The committee discussed 3.1.47(1)(a)-(d) regarding video conferencing. 14. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Update of Strategic Plan for 2026 - Portage County, WI | Official Website The committee discussed the Strategic Plan for 2026. NEXT MEETING DATE September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Burroughs adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM. Page 4 of 12 Summary Report - Requests for Special Meeting Attendance Executive Operations Meeting Date: 9/1/2026 Request ID Requestor Title and/or Purpose of Meeting Location Meeting Date(s) Type of Meeting Reason for Attending Notes Anticipated Cost (per event) 1710 Dave Ladick Wisconsin Aviation Conference Wis Dells, WI 10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026 Conference Requested to represent County Board or committee Others Attending: No Pre-approval: No $ 376.46 1713 Nancy Eggleston Improving Community Resilience using Nature based solutions and Green Infrastructure wausau, WI 09/03/2026 Workshop Education Others Attending: No Pre-approval: No $ 158.65 Page 5 of 12 Request for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 8/9/2026 Name: Dave Ladick Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: Wis Dells, WI Date(s): 10/26/2026 - 10/28/2026 Type of Meeting: Reason for Attendance: Requested to represent County Board or committee Per Diem: 3 x $57.1542 = $ 171.46 Mileage: 160 miles x $0.725 = 116.00$ Registration Cost $ - Anticipated Meal Reimbursment $ 89.00 Lodging $ - Other Anticipated Expenses $ - Total: 376.46$ Others Attending: Has this meeting been pre-approved? No None Other Additional Information Provided: Wisconsin Aviation Conference Additional Information Conference Anticipated Claims and Expenses: No Page 6 of 12 Request for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 8/10/2026 Name: Nancy Eggleston Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: wausau, WI Date(s): 09/03/2026 Type of Meeting: Reason for Attendance: Education Per Diem: 1 x $57.1542 = $ 57.15 Mileage: 140 miles x $0.725 = 101.50$ Registration Cost $ - Anticipated Meal Reimbursment $ - Lodging $ - Other Anticipated Expenses $ - Total: 158.65$ Others Attending: Has this meeting been pre-approved? No None How will the information presented at this meeting inform legilsative or policy decisions? this would apply to the Space and Property Committee as we look at upcoming building and remodeling projects. There is some interest in looking at renewable energy in these projects. i am volunteering at a Vete4rans Camp in Tomahawk WI and will be driving to and from that location to attend this workshop. Other Additional Information Provided: Improving Community Resilience using Nature based solutions and Green Infrastructure Additional Information Workshop Anticipated Claims and Expenses: No Page 7 of 12 9/1/2026 Name Title and/or Purpose of Meeting Pre-Authorization Location Meeting Date(s) Requested Reimbursement Jeanne Dodge Permanency Planning for Foster Children Exec/Ops: 1674 Stevens Point, WI 08/05/2026 $ 70.20 Greg Hakala Cap Service Board Meeting Ordinance Stevens Point, WI 08/26/2026 $ 84.70 Total $ 154.91 Summary Report - Attendance Payments Executive Operations Meeting Date: Page 8 of 12 Payment for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 8/19/2026 Name: Meeting Date(s): Jeanne Dodge 08/05/2026 Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: Stevens Point, WI Details Reimbursement Per Diem(s): 08/05/2026 $ 57.15 Meeting(s) over 4 $ - Mileage: Reg. $ 13.05 Registration Cost $ - Meal Reimbursment $ - Lodging $ - Misc. Expenses $ - Total: 70.20$ Pre-Authorization Executive/Operations Committee Type of Meeting External Board or Committee meeting Admin. Use Only: Date of Executive/Operations Committee Vote 9/1/2026 Chair: Dax Burroughs □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 1st Vice Chair: Suzanne Oehlke □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 2nd Vice Chair: Nancy Eggleston □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Nathan Sandwick □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Scott Soik □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Permanency Planning for Foster Children Total Claims and Expenses: Page 9 of 12 Meeting Report Submitted on: 08/19/2026 by Jeanne Dodge for reimbursement of $70.2 for attendance at Permanency Planning for Foster Children on 08/05/2026 Given to HHS Board on Aug.17th. Page 10 of 12 Payment for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 8/27/2026 Name: Meeting Date(s): Greg Hakala 08/26/2026 Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: Stevens Point, WI Details Reimbursement Per Diem(s): 08/26/2026 $ 57.15 Meeting(s) over 4 $ - Mileage: Round Trip Miles: 38 $ 27.55 Registration Cost $ - Meal Reimbursment $ - Lodging $ - Misc. Expenses $ - Total: 84.70$ Pre-Authorization Ordinance Type of Meeting External Board or Committee meeting Admin. Use Only: Date of Executive/Operations Committee Vote 9/1/2026 Chair: Dax Burroughs □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 1st Vice Chair: Suzanne Oehlke □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 2nd Vice Chair: Nancy Eggleston □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Nathan Sandwick □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Scott Soik □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Cap Service Board Meeting Total Claims and Expenses: Page 11 of 12 Meeting Report Submitted on: 08/27/2026 by Greg Hakala for reimbursement of $84.7 for attendance at Cap Service Board Meeting on 08/26/2026 I am the liaison between the Portage County HHS Committee and CAPS Services . This was the regular Monthly Meeting of CAPS Services. Of interest was the proposed changes to the National Headstart program by the Current Administration. I will be updating HHS at our next meeting. Page 12 of 12