Judicial/General Government Committee — Agenda Packet
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PORTAGE COUNTY
MEETING AGENDA
JUDICIAL/GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX
CONFERENCE ROOM 5
1462 STRONGS AVENUE
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
Monday, August 24, 2026 3:30 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 a
meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 275 302 887, then press #
To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232420296415053?p=K94MDN6F8s4SRHa1Ci
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CALL TO ORDER
Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage
CORRESPONDENCE
PRESENTATIONS
REPORTS
1. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)
2. Clerk of Courts
a. 2026 Budget Update
b. Office Operations
c. 2027 Budget Review
3. Justice Programs
a. 2026 Budget Update
b. Office Operations
c. 2027 Budget Review
4. Family Court Commissioner
a. 2026 Budget Update
b. Office Operations
c. 2027 Budget Review
5. Veterans Services
a. 2026 Budget Update
b. Office Operations
c. 2027 Budget Review
6. Register of Deeds
a. 2026 Budget Update
b. Office Operations
c. 2027 Budget Review
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
7. June 22, 2026 Minutes
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
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Judicial/General Government Committee Meeting Agenda August 24, 2026
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NEXT MEETING DATE
8. October 26, 2026 @ 3:30 PM
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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PORTAGE COUNTY
MEETING MINUTES
JUDICIAL/GENERAL
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX
CONFERENCE ROOM 1 & 2
1462 STRONGS AVENUE
STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
Monday, June 22, 2026 3:30 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 a
meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 489 852 577, then press #
To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217057828695539?p=fjtSl9zzOuAWTs2O3U
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CALL TO ORDER
Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage
The Judicial General Government Committee was called to order at 3:33 PM.
Members Present: Supervisor Stan Potocki, Supervisor Suzanne Oehlke and Supervisor Joe Bachman.
Members Attending online: None
Members Excused: Supervisor Travis Bassett
Not Present: Supervisor Doug Stingle
Staff attending: Clerk of Courts Roth, Veterans Service Director Olson, Justice Programs Director Kostuchowski, Register of Deeds
Wisinski, Bill Hlavac, County Executive Olson.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. Chairperson
A call for Chairperson was made three times, with the only nomination being for Supervisor Travis Bassett by Supervisor Oehlke. A
motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke seconded by Supervisor Bachman to cast a voice vote and seat Supervisor Bassett as
Chairperson. Motion to approve carried by voice vote with no negative votes.
2. Vice Chairperson
A call for Vice Chairperson was made three times, with the only nomination being for Supervisor Stan Potocki by Supervisor
Oehlke. A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke seconded by Supervisor Bachman to cast a voice vote and seat Supervisor
Potocki as Vice Chairperson. Motion to approve carried by voice vote with no negative votes.
ESTABLISH REGULAR MEETING DATE
3. Determine the Regular Committee Meeting Date for the 2026-2028 Term.
A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke and seconded by Supervisor Bachman to hold the Judicial General Government Committee
meetings the 4th monday, every other month at 3:30 PM. Motion carried by voice vote, with no negative votes.
CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS
4. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48)
None
5. Clerk of Courts
a. Office and Budget Update
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Judicial/General Government Committee Meeting Minutes June 22, 2026
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6. Justice Programs
a. Office and Budget Update
7. Family Court Commissioner
a. Office and Budget Update
8. Veterans Services
a. Office and Budget Update
9. Register of Deeds
a. Office and Budget Update
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
10. December 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Bachman to approve the December 22, 2025 meeting
minutes. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Judicial General Government Committee meeting will be held on August 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Vice Chair Potocki at 4:10 PM.
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Source: Portage County website. First collected Oct 1, 2026.