County Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — Agenda Packet

Chippewa County County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 5:00 PM District 7, Chair Jason Bergeron District 9, Vice-Chair Joel Seidlitz District 1 James Flater District 4 Peter Gehring District 8 James Ericksen District 12 Charles Bomar District 15 Lee Hennick District 18 Daniel Hardy District 2 Pamela Guthman District 5 Dennis Bachman District 10 Matthew Peterson District 13 Joseph Roshell District 16 Rocky Kempe District 19 Chuck Hull District 21 Kari Ives District 3 Duane Shoebridge District 6 Les Danielson District 11 Karen Lotts District 14 David Kelley District 17 George Rohmeyer District 20 Nina Eisold Page 1 of 122 Chippewa County County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 5:00 PM NOTE: THE COUNTY BOARD MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE. During the meeting you can access the video by using the link provided below. https://youtube.com/live/Pf6hKjchW_s?feature=share 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Members of the Public Wishing to Be Heard (Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.) 6. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all items will be adopted under one motion.) 1. Approve the Minutes - July 14, 2026 2. Schedule Next Meeting Date - September 8, 2026 3. AZO 05-26: Katz Rezone - Town of Wheaton 4. AZO 06-26: Pine Meadows HTP LLC Rezone - Town of Wheaton 7. Reports 1. County Administrator Review and Update 2. Department Reports A. Monthly Statements of Claim Filed - Jaclyn Sadler 3. General Reports 8. Business Items 1. Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 2. Res. 26-26:Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado 3. Res. 27-26: Resolution to Establish Health Insurance Plan Funding for 2027 - Andy Albarado Page 2 of 122 Chippewa County County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 5:00 PM 4. Res. 28-26: Resolution to Convert One LTE Environmental Health Specialist to One Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist Position in the Department of Public Health as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Brittnay Fortuna 5. Res. 29-26: Resolution to Create One Part-Time Social Worker Position in the Department of Human Services, Mental Wellness & Recovery Division as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Bobbie Jaeger 6. Res. 30 -26: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of Land for Addition to the County Forest and Use of Non-Lapsing Fund Balance and State Grants to Complete the Acquisition - Matt Hansen 7. Ord. 10-26: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances to Adopt a Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development - First Reading - Doug Clary 9. County Board Chair Appointments 10. County Administrator Appointments 11. Agenda Items for Future Consideration 12. Adjourn Chippewa County shall attempt to provide reasonable special accommodations to the public for access to its public meetings, provided reasonable notice of special need is given. If special accommodations for a meeting are desired, contact the County Clerk’s Office at 715-726- 7980. Published: 8/6/2026 Page 3 of 122 Chippewa County County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting July 14, 2026 Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence 3. Roll Call Members Present: County Board Supervisor - District 7 Jason Bergeron County Board Supervisor - District 9 Joel Seidlitz County Board Supervisor - District 1 James Flater County Board Supervisor - District 2 Pam Guthman County Board Supervisor - District 4 Peter Gehring County Board Supervisor - District 5 Dennis Bachman County Board Supervisor - District 8 James Ericksen County Board Supervisor - District 10 Matthew Peterson County Board Supervisor - District 11 Karen Lotts County Board Supervisor - District 12 Charles Bomar County Board Supervisor - District 13 Joseph Roshell County Board Supervisor - District 14 David Kelly County Board Supervisor - District 15 Lee Hennick County Board Supervisor - District 16 Rocky Kempe County Board Supervisor - District 17 George Rohmeyer, Jr. County Board Supervisor - District 18 Daniel Hardy County Board Supervisor - District 19 Chuck Hull County Board Supervisor - District 20 Nina Eisold County Board Supervisor - District 21 Kari Ives Members Absent: County Board Supervisor - District 3 Duane Shoebridge Others Present: Andy Albarado, Leah Simington, Chris Elstran, Andy Bauer, Jessica McDonald, Patty Zenner, Kristen Bruder, Jordan Blue, Todd Pauls, Traci Bremness and Jackie Sadler 4. Approval of Agenda Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: David Kelly Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 5. Members of the Public Wishing to Be Heard (Comments will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker.) Page 4 of 122 There were no members of the public wishing to be heard. 6. Consent Agenda (Unless separation of an item is requested, all items will be adopted under one motion.) Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: Karen Lotts Seconder: David Kelly Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 1. Approve the Minutes - June 9, 2026 2. Schedule Next Meeting Date - August 11, 2026, 5:00 pm • Note earlier start time 7. Reports 1. County Administrator Review and Update 2. Department Reports A. UW-Extension Report - Kristen Bruder UW-Extension Area Director, Kristen Bruder attended the meeting and spoke briefly on the partnership of UW-Extension with Chippewa County. Jordan Blue, 4-H Youth Development Educator, presented on the 4- H program and introduced four 4-H youth members, Maggie, Brooklyn, Ben and Ervin. The youth members each spoke to the board about their experience in 4-H. B. Monthly Statements of Claim Filed - Jaclyn Sadler County Clerk, Jaclyn Sadler, informed the board that there were two new claims filed since the last meeting. 3. General Reports 8. Business Items 1. Res. 12-26: Initial Resolution Authorizing Not to Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes for Highway Improvement Projects - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: James Flater Seconder: Pam Guthman Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Page 5 of 122 Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 2. Res. 13-26: Resolution Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: James Flater Seconder: Pam Guthman Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 3. Res. 17-26: Resolution to Authorize Funding of Highway Department Capital Improvement Projects as Part of the 2027 Chippewa County Budget - Andy Albarado/Chris Elstran Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: James Flater Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 4. Res. 22-26: Resolution to Approve a Public-Private Partnership Agreement Between Chippewa County and Ntera, LLC, in Support of a Proposed Broadband Expansion Project by Ntera, LLC in Chippewa County - Andy Albarado/Ryan Hartzell Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: James Flater Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 5. Res. 23-26: Resolution to Approve a Public-Private Partnership Agreement Between Chippewa County and CTC Telcom, Inc., DBA Mosaic Technologies In Support of a Proposed Broadband Expansion Project by CTC Telcom, Inc., DBA Mosaic Technologies in Chippewa County - Andy Albarado/Chris Fitzgerald Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: None Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge Page 6 of 122 6. Res. 24-26: Resolution to Authorize County Board Appointment to Fill the Vacancy of the Position of County Treasurer - Andy Albarado Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: Pam Guthman Seconder: David Kelly Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 7. Ord. 08-26: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances Regarding Building and Building Regulations - Second Reading - Doug Clary Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: David Kelly Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 8. Ord. 09-26: Ordinance to Amend Sections 50-1 and 50-22 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances Regarding Parks - Second Reading - Scott Nabbefeld Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: Karen Lotts Seconder: Dennis Bachman Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 9. County Board Chair Appointments 1. County Board Chair Appointment - District 6 County Board Supervisor (Les Danielson) - Jason Bergeron Motion: Approved Result: Passed (18 - 1) Mover: Charles Bomar Seconder: Matthew Peterson Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: Karen Lotts Absent: Duane Shoebridge 2. Oath of Office - Jaclyn Sadler Page 7 of 122 County Clerk, Jaclyn Sadler, administered the oath of office to Les Danielson. 10. County Administrator Appointments 1. County Administrator Appointment - Groundwater Technical Review Committee (Lynda Schweikert) - Andy Albarado Motion: Approved Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: Lee Hennick Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Nayes: None Absent: Duane Shoebridge 11. Agenda Items for Future Consideration 12. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at: 06:55 PM Result: Passed (19 - 0) Mover: James Ericksen Seconder: Karen Lotts Ayes: Jason Bergeron, Joel Seidlitz, James Flater, Pam Guthman, Peter Gehring, Dennis Bachman, James Ericksen, Matthew Peterson, Karen Lotts, Charles Bomar, Joseph Roshell, David Kelly, Lee Hennick, Rocky Kempe, George Rohmeyer, Jr., Daniel Hardy, Chuck Hull, Nina Eisold, Kari Ives Absent: Duane Shoebridge Page 8 of 122 Page 9 of 122 Page 10 of 122 Page 11 of 122 Page 12 of 122 CHIPPEWA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the County of Chippewa, Wisconsin, that public hearings will be held on July 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 PM at the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302, 711 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin relative to the following requests: Rezone Petition: #2026-0006 Petitioner: James Katz Parcel numbers 22809-0124-63510111 and 22809-0124-63510112, which are Lots 11 & 12, Block 1, Tropicana City, located in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 09 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address 12426 66th Avenue North. From: Agricultural To: Residential 1 Rezone Petition: #2026-0007 Petitioner: Pine Meadows HTP LLC Agent: Max Gehler Parcel number 22810-2021-00750000 which located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 10 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address 2429 State Hwy 29. From: Agricultural To: Residential 3 Specific information regarding these public hearings can be obtained at the Chippewa County Department of Planning & Zoning. All persons interested are invited to attend the hearings. Dated this 24 th day of June, 2026 Douglas Clary, Director Department of Planning & Zoning Chippewa County Page 13 of 122 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING  711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729  Phone:715.726.7940  www.chippewacountywi.gov  Land Management Land Planning Land Records & G.I.S. POWTS & Wells CHIPPEWA COUNTY Date: June 23, 2026 To: Property Owner(s) From: Douglas Clary, Director Re: Public Meetings & Hearing Dear Property Owner(s): The Chippewa County Department of Planning & Zoning has received a rezone petition on a parcel of land that is located either adjacent to or in the vicinity of property owned by you. You are receiving this notice because your property has been determined to be within the legal public hearing notification distance per county and state requirements. I have enclose d a map identifying the location of the parcel associated with this rezon e petition. If you have any questions regarding this conditional use petition, please contact me at (715) 726-7941. REZONE PETITION #2026-0006 Petitioner: James Katz Parcel numbers 22809-0124-63510111 and 22809-0124-63510112 which are Lots 11 & 12, Block 1, Tropicana City, located in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 09 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address: 12426 66th Avenue North. From: Agricultural To: Residential 1 THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Wheaton Parks and Planning Commission: The Wheaton Parks and Planning Commission will REVIEW this request on July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at the Wheaton Town Hall, 4975 County Highway T, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. The Parks and Plan ning Commission will forward an ADVISORY recommendation to the Wheaton Town Board to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or condition(s). Wheaton Town Board: The Wheaton Town Board will REVIEW this request on July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM, at the Wheaton Town Hall, 4975 County Highway T, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. The Town Board will forward an ADVISORY recommendation to the Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or condition(s). Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee: The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a PUBLIC HEARING for this petition on July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302, 711 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The Committee will make a determination on the petition to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or conditions. If the Planning & Zoning Committee approves or approves with modification, the petition will be forwarded to the County Board meeting on August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM for their consideration. If the Planning & Zoning Committee disapproves, the petition will fail. Page 14 of 122 Page 15 of 122 Page 16 of 122 Page 17 of 122 Page 18 of 122 Page 19 of 122 Page 20 of 122 Page 21 of 122 Page 22 of 122 CHIPPEWA COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF WISCONSIN PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the County of Chippewa, Wisconsin, that public hearings will be held on July 23, 2026 beginning at 5:00 PM at the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302, 711 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin relative to the following requests: Rezone Petition: #2026-0006 Petitioner: James Katz Parcel numbers 22809-0124-63510111 and 22809-0124-63510112, which are Lots 11 & 12, Block 1, Tropicana City, located in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 09 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address 12426 66th Avenue North. From: Agricultural To: Residential 1 Rezone Petition: #2026-0007 Petitioner: Pine Meadows HTP LLC Agent: Max Gehler Parcel number 22810-2021-00750000 which located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 10 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address 2429 State Hwy 29. From: Agricultural To: Residential 3 Specific information regarding these public hearings can be obtained at the Chippewa County Department of Planning & Zoning. All persons interested are invited to attend the hearings. Dated this 24 th day of June, 2026 Douglas Clary, Director Department of Planning & Zoning Chippewa County Page 23 of 122 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING  711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729  Phone:715.726.7940  www.chippewacountywi.gov  Land Management Land Planning Land Records & G.I.S. POWTS & Wells CHIPPEWA COUNTY 0ate: June 23, 2026 To: Property Owner(s) From: Douglas Clary, Director Re: Public Meetings & Hearing Dear Property Owner(s): The Chippewa County Department of Planning & Zoning has received a rezone petition on a parcel of land that is located either adjacent to or in the vicinity of property owned by you. You are receiving this notice because your property has been determined to be within the legal public hearing notification distance per county and state requirements. I have enclose d a map identifying the location of the parcel associated with this rezon e petition. If you have any questions regarding this conditional use petition, please contact me at (715) 726-7941. REZONE PETITION #2026-0007 Petitioner: Pine Meadows HTP LLC Agent: Max Gehler Parcel number 22810-2021-00750000 which is located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼, Section 20, Township 28 North, Range 10 West. Town of Wheaton. Physical Address: 2429 State Hwy 29. From: Agricultural To: Residential 3 THESE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Wheaton Parks and Planning Commission: The Wheaton Parks and Planning Commission will REVIEW this request on July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at the Wheaton Town Hall, 4975 County Highway T, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. The Parks and Plan ning Commission will forward an ADVISORY recommendation to the Wheaton Town Board to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or condition(s). Wheaton Town Board: The Wheaton Town Board will REVIEW this request on July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM, at the Wheaton Town Hall, 4975 County Highway T, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. The Town Board will forward an ADVISORY recommendation to the Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or condition(s). Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee: The Chippewa County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a PUBLIC HEARING for this petition on July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 302, 711 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The Committee will make a determination on the petition to approve, disapprove or approve with modification(s) and/or conditions. If the Planning & Zoning Committee approves or approves with modification, the petition will be forwarded to the County Board meeting on August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM for their consideration. If the Planning & Zoning Committee disapproves, the petition will fail. Page 24 of 122 Page 25 of 122 Page 26 of 122 Page 27 of 122 Monthly Statements of Claim Filed with the County Clerk Page 1 of 3 Monthly Statements of Claim Filed with the County Clerk County ordinance states the County Clerk shall report at the next session of the Board all statements of claim filed in the Clerk’s Office since the last Board meeting. The ordinance language is included below for reference. Also attached for reference is the process for handling claims against the County. Please note: This information is being provided as a report only. There will be no discussion or official action taken at this time regarding this matter. If you have additional questions, please contact the Corporation Counsel Division for assistance at 715-726-4595. Ordinance Sec 2-60. Meetings of the County Board (l) Claims. (1) Any person having a demand or claim against the county shall make such demand or claim by following the procedure prescribed by Wis. Stats. § 59.64 and shall make out a statement thereof in writing pursuant to Wis. Stat. §59.07 and file the statement with the clerk pursuant to Wis. Stat. §893.80 (1)(b). (2) Such claims shall be referred to the Corporation Counsel. The County Clerk shall report at the next session of the Board all claims filed in the Clerk’s Office since the last County Board meeting, as set out in Wis. Stat. §59.64. (3) Payment of claim against county. The Executive Committee is authorized to settle claims not to exceed $10,000 as provided in Wis. Stats. §59.52(12)(a). The Corporation Counsel is authorized to settle claims not to exceed $500 as provided for in Wis. Stats. §59.52(12)(b). When any claim against the county is allowed by the Board, it shall be the duty of the clerk to prepare a warrant or order on the treasurer for payment of the claim, such warrant or order to be signed by the clerk and countersigned by the Administrator. Claims Submitted to the County Clerk Since the Last County Board Meeting County Board Meeting: August 11, 2026 Claimant Date Filed Amount of Claim Type of Claim Department Involved Eric & Tracy Torgersen 7/14/2026 $5,866.00 Property Planning & Zoning Cynthia Storm & Cindy Bijold 7/27/2026 $11,675.57 Vehicle Land Conservation Forest Management Page 28 of 122 Monthly Statements of Claim Filed with the County Clerk Page 2 of 3 Process for Handling Claims Against the County WMMIC – Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company • Chippewa County is part owner of the insurance company, Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company (WMMIC), which provides liability protection to the county. This includes general liability, auto and public official’s errors and omissions coverage along with actions such as employment practices, auto accidents, law enforcement liability, ministerial and discretionary acts completed by our employees and elected officials. • Chippewa County has been a founding member since WMMIC was formed in 1988. Deborah Blevins – Corporation Counsel Legal Assistant • In addition to general duties with the Corporation Counsel office, Blevins manages the liability insurance for Chippewa County. • Since 2019, Blevins has served as Chippewa County’s official representative with WMMIC and also serves as a member of the WMMIC Claims Committee. • Attends WMMIC’s quarterly meetings and yearly board meetings. • At the quarterly meetings, all members are present for each committee meeting (Claims, Underwriting, Finance, and Board of Directors), thereby affording everyone a clear understanding of what is happening within WMMIC. • Processes and administers all claims (personal injury, vehicle, volunteer, etc.) for County (except workers comp) • Drafts/Presents resolutions for allowance/disallowance of claims to Executive Committee and County Board • Works with insurance carriers to recover funds for damages caused by third parties (prepare small claims actions). Chippewa County Ordinance Ordinance Sec 2-60(l)(3) Meetings of the County Board: • Payment of claim against county. The Executive Committee is authorized to settle claims not to exceed $10,000 as provided in Wis. Stats. §59.52(12)(a). The Corporation Counsel is authorized to settle claims not to exceed $500 as provided for in Wis. Stats. §59.52(12)(b). When any claim against the county is allowed by the Board, it shall be the duty of the clerk to prepare a warrant or order on the treasurer for payment of the claim, such warrant or order to be signed by the clerk and countersigned by the Administrator. Resolutions to Allow or Disallow a Claim • When claims are brought to the Executive Committee/County Board for allowance or disallowance, the matter has been thoroughly investigated by Blevins and the WMMIC Claim Representative. Discussions on the matter have taken place and relevant state statutes have been reviewed with regard to liability, if any, for the County. • Notices of claim are presented to the County Clerk who then forwards them to Blevins. From there Blevins enters the claim into the system for the insurance company who then assigns an adjuster. WMMIC will then research it and provide a recommendation. • If the County Board approves disallowing a claim, that simply limits the amount of time the claimant has to file a lawsuit, it does not otherwise prohibit the claimant from filing a lawsuit. The timeline for filing a lawsuit reduces from the time allowed under the applicable statute of limitations for the particular claim down to 6 months. Page 29 of 122 Monthly Statements of Claim Filed with the County Clerk Page 3 of 3 Risk/Consequences of Not Following WMMIC’s Recommendation If Chippewa County does not follow the recommendations of the Wisconsin Municipal Mutual Insurance Company (WMMIC), several concerns could arise: • Increased Financial Exposure: Failure to comply with WMMIC's recommendations may leave the county vulnerable to costly lawsuits and liability claims. This could significantly increase the county’s financial burden, as WMMIC may not cover claims if the county is found to have neglected risk management advice. • Loss of Liability Coverage: If Chippewa County repeatedly ignores WMMIC's advice, there is a risk that the county could lose its coverage or face higher premiums, affecting its ability to secure adequate insurance in the future. • Potential Legal Consequences: Ignoring WMMIC's guidance could result in non-compliance with state laws or regulations, exposing the county to legal penalties or sanctions. • Strain on County Resources: Without proper coverage or by facing more claims, the county’s resources could be diverted away from other important services to handle litigation or pay for damages out of pocket. It is essential that Chippewa County maintain alignment with WMMIC’s recommendations to mitigate these risks and protect both the county and its employees. Page 30 of 122 Statement of Explanation 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 1 This Resolution formally establishes the authorization and structure for the sale of 2 not to exceed $7,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes to finance the construction 3 and improvement of highways in Chippewa County. On July 14, 2026, the County Board 4 approved the initial Resolution 12-26 and Resolution 13-26 and determined that highway 5 improvements serve a valid public purpose and that borrowing through promissory notes is the 6 appropriate mechanism permitted under Wisconsin Statutes. To ensure the borrowing is 7 completed in a timely and legally compliant manner, this Resolution establishes the process for 8 selling the Notes and delegates necessary authority to the County Board Chair (Authorized 9 Officer). This Resolution was drafted by the County’s bond counsel, Quarles & Brady LLP, using 10 financial information and guidance provided by the County’s financial consultant, Robert W. 11 Baird & Co. Inc. 12 13 This Resolution accomplishes several key actions, including authorizing the issuance and 14 sale of the Notes, confirming that the Notes will be sold to Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. as the 15 Purchaser, authorizing the County Board Chair to accept the final purchase proposal that 16 satisfies the conditions set forth in the Resolution. This Resolution also pledges the County’s full 17 faith and credit, establishes required tax levies to repay the Notes, directs the creation and 18 management of a segregated debt service fund, and ensures compliance with federal tax laws 19 so that the interest on the Notes remains tax-exempt. This Resolution further authorizes the 20 preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement and continuing disclosure obligations, 21 ensuring transparency and compliance with federal securities regulations. 22 23 Finally, this Resolution sets specific parameters governing the sale of the Notes, including 24 a maximum principal amount of $7,500,000, a minimum purchase price of 98% of par (face 25 value-principal amount of the Notes), limits on the Purchaser’s compensation and costs of 26 issuance, maximum interest cost of 4.75%, permitted variations in maturity amounts, and 27 provisions governing optional or mandatory redemption. Establishing these parameters in 28 advance ensures that the Notes are sold within acceptable financial limits while allowing the 29 Authorized Officer flexibility to work with the County’s bond counsel and financial consultant to 30 complete the transaction efficiently. Page 31 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 31 WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026, the County Board of Supervisors of Chippewa County, 32 Wisconsin (the "County") adopted, by a vote of at least ¾ of the members-elect, an initial 33 resolution (the "Initial Resolution") authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory 34 notes in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of the 35 construction and improvement of highways (the "Project"); and 36 37 WHEREAS, on July 14, 2026, the County Board of Supervisors of the County also adopted a 38 resolution providing that the general obligation promissory notes authorized by the Initial 39 Resolution be issued and sold as a single issue of notes designated as "General Obligation 40 Promissory Notes" (the "Notes") for the purpose of paying the cost of the Project; and 41 42 WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that the Project 43 is within the County's power to undertake and therefore serves a "public purpose" as that term 44 is defined in Section 67.04(1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes; and 45 46 WHEREAS, the County is authorized by the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin 47 Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation promissory notes for such public 48 purposes; and 49 50 WHEREAS, none of the proceeds of the Notes shall be used to fund the operating 51 expenses of the general fund of the County or to fund the operating expenses of any special 52 revenue fund of the County that is supported by property taxes; and 53 54 WHEREAS, it is the finding of the County Board of Supervisors that it is necessary, 55 desirable and in the best interest of the County to sell the Notes to Robert W. Baird & Co. 56 Incorporated (the "Purchaser"); and 57 58 WHEREAS, the Purchaser intends to submit a note purchase proposal to the County (the 59 "Proposal") offering to purchase the Notes in accordance with the terms and conditions to be 60 set forth in the Proposal; and 61 62 WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the sale of the Notes to the Purchaser in a timely manner, 63 the County Board of Supervisors hereby finds and determines that it is necessary, desirable and 64 in the best interest of the County to delegate to the Chairperson (the "Authorized Officer") the 65 authority to accept the Proposal on behalf of the County so long as the Proposal meets the 66 terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution by executing a certificate in substantially the 67 form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Approving 68 Certificate"); 69 70 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board of Supervisors of the County that: 71 72 Section 1. Sale of the Notes; Parameters. For the purpose of paying the cost of the Page 32 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 73 Project, there shall be borrowed pursuant to Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, the 74 principal sum of not to exceed SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS 75 ($7,500,000) from the Purchaser upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this 76 Resolution. Subject to satisfaction of the condition set forth in Section 16 of this Resolution, 77 the Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make, 78 execute, issue and sell to the Purchaser for, on behalf of and in the name of the County, the 79 Notes aggregating the principal amount of not to exceed SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED 80 THOUSAND DOLLARS ($7,500,000). The purchase price to be paid to the County for the Notes 81 shall not be less than 98.00% of the principal amount of the Notes and the difference between 82 the initial public offering price of the Notes provided by the Purchaser and the purchase price 83 to be paid to the County by the Purchaser shall not exceed 2.00% of the principal amount of the 84 Notes, with an amount not to exceed 1.00% of the principal amount of the Notes representing 85 the Purchaser's compensation and an amount not to exceed 1.00% of the principal amount of 86 the Notes representing costs of issuance, including bond insurance premium (if any), payable by 87 the Purchaser or the County. 88 89 Section 2. Terms of the Notes. The Notes shall be designated "General Obligation 90 Promissory Notes"; shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of up to $7,500,000; shall 91 be dated as of their date of issuance; shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral 92 multiple thereof; shall be numbered R-1 and upward; and shall mature or be subject to 93 mandatory redemption on the dates and in the principal amounts set forth below, provided 94 that the principal amount of each maturity or mandatory redemption amount may be increased 95 or decreased by up to $750,000 per maturity or mandatory redemption amount; that a 96 maturity or mandatory redemption payment may be eliminated if the amount of such maturity 97 or mandatory redemption payment set forth in the schedule below is less than or equal to 98 $750,000; and that the aggregate principal amount of the Notes shall not exceed $7,500,000. 99 The schedule below assumes the Notes are issued in the aggregate principal amount of 100 $7,500,000. 101 102 Date Principal Amount 103 February 1, 2027 $ 510,000 104 February 1, 2028 400,000 105 February 1, 2029 370,000 106 February 1, 2030 510,000 107 February 1, 2031 840,000 108 February 1, 2032 885,000 109 February 1, 2033 930,000 110 February 1, 2034 975,000 111 February 1, 2035 1,020,000 112 February 1, 2036 1,060,000 113 114 Interest shall be payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year Page 33 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 115 commencing on February 1, 2027, or on such other date approved by the Authorized Officer in 116 the Approving Certificate. The true interest cost on the Notes (computed taking the 117 Purchaser's compensation into account) shall not exceed 4.75%. Interest shall be computed 118 upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months and will be rounded pursuant to the 119 rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. 120 121 Section 3. Redemption Provisions. The Notes shall not be subject to optional redemption 122 or shall be callable as set forth in the Approving Certificate. If the Proposal specifies that 123 certain of the Notes shall be subject to mandatory redemption, the terms of such mandatory 124 redemption shall be set forth in an attachment to the Approving Certificate labeled as Schedule 125 MRP. Upon the optional redemption of any of the Notes subject to mandatory redemption, the 126 principal amount of such Notes so redeemed shall be credited against the mandatory 127 redemption payments established in the Approving Certificate in such manner as the County 128 shall direct. 129 130 Section 4. Form of the Notes. The Notes shall be issued in registered form and shall be 131 executed and delivered in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated 132 herein by this reference. 133 134 Section 5. Tax Provisions. 135 136 (A) Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of 137 and interest on the Notes as the same becomes due, the full faith, credit and resources of the 138 County are hereby irrevocably pledged, and there is hereby levied upon all of the taxable 139 property of the County a direct annual irrepealable tax in the years 2026 through 2035 for the 140 payments due in the years 2027 through 2036 in the amounts as are sufficient to meet the 141 principal and interest payments when due. 142 143 (B) Tax Collection. So long as any part of the principal of or interest on the Notes 144 remains unpaid, the County shall be and continue without power to repeal such levy or 145 obstruct the collection of said tax until all such payments have been made or provided for. 146 After the issuance of the Notes, said tax shall be, from year to year, carried onto the tax roll of 147 the County and collected in addition to all other taxes and in the same manner and at the same 148 time as other taxes of the County for said years are collected, except that the amount of tax 149 carried onto the tax roll may be reduced in any year by the amount of any surplus money in the 150 Debt Service Fund Account created below. 151 152 (C) Additional Funds. If at any time there shall be on hand insufficient funds from 153 the aforesaid tax levy to meet principal and/or interest payments on said Notes when due, the 154 requisite amounts shall be paid from other funds of the County then available, which sums shall 155 be replaced upon the collection of the taxes herein levied. 156 Page 34 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 157 Section 6. Segregated Debt Service Fund Account. 158 159 (A) Creation and Deposits. There shall be and there hereby is established in the 160 treasury of the County, if one has not already been created, a debt service fund, separate and 161 distinct from every other fund, which shall be maintained in accordance with generally 162 accepted accounting principles. Debt service or sinking funds established for obligations 163 previously issued by the County may be considered as separate and distinct accounts within the 164 debt service fund. 165 166 Within the debt service fund, there hereby is established a separate and distinct account 167 designated as the "Debt Service Fund Account for General Obligation Promissory Notes - 2026" 168 (the "Debt Service Fund Account") and such account shall be maintained until the indebtedness 169 evidenced by the Notes is fully paid or otherwise extinguished. There shall be deposited into 170 the Debt Service Fund Account (i) all accrued interest received by the County at the time of 171 delivery of and payment for the Notes; (ii) any premium which may be received by the County 172 above the par value of the Notes and accrued interest thereon; (iii) all money raised by the 173 taxes herein levied and any amounts appropriated for the specific purpose of meeting principal 174 of and interest on the Notes when due; (iv) such other sums as may be necessary at any time to 175 pay principal of and interest on the Notes when due; (v) surplus monies in the Borrowed Money 176 Fund as specified below; and (vi) such further deposits as may be required by Section 67.11, 177 Wisconsin Statutes. 178 179 (B) Use and Investment. No money shall be withdrawn from the Debt Service Fund 180 Account and appropriated for any purpose other than the payment of principal of and interest 181 on the Notes until all such principal and interest has been paid in full and the Notes canceled; 182 provided (i) the funds to provide for each payment of principal of and interest on the Notes 183 prior to the scheduled receipt of taxes from the next succeeding tax collection may be invested 184 in direct obligations of the United States of America maturing in time to make such payments 185 when they are due or in other investments permitted by law; and (ii) any funds over and above 186 the amount of such principal and interest payments on the Notes may be used to reduce the 187 next succeeding tax levy, or may, at the option of the County, be invested by purchasing the 188 Notes as permitted by and subject to Section 67.11(2)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, or in permitted 189 municipal investments under the pertinent provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes ("Permitted 190 Investments"), which investments shall continue to be a part of the Debt Service Fund Account. 191 Any investment of the Debt Service Fund Account shall at all times conform with the provisions 192 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and any applicable Treasury 193 Regulations (the "Regulations"). 194 195 (C) Remaining Monies. When all of the Notes have been paid in full and canceled, 196 and all Permitted Investments disposed of, any money remaining in the Debt Service Fund 197 Account shall be transferred and deposited in the general fund of the County, unless the County 198 Board of Supervisors directs otherwise. Page 35 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 199 200 Section 7. Proceeds of the Notes; Segregated Borrowed Money Fund. The proceeds of 201 the Notes (the "Note Proceeds") (other than any premium and accrued interest which must be 202 paid at the time of the delivery of the Notes into the Debt Service Fund Account created above) 203 shall be deposited into a special fund (the "Borrowed Money Fund") separate and distinct from 204 all other funds of the County and disbursed solely for the purpose or purposes for which 205 borrowed. In no event shall monies in the Borrowed Money Fund be used to fund operating 206 expenses of the general fund of the County or of any special revenue fund of the County that is 207 supported by property taxes. Monies in the Borrowed Money Fund may be temporarily 208 invested in Permitted Investments. Any monies, including any income from Permitted 209 Investments, remaining in the Borrowed Money Fund after the purpose or purposes for which 210 the Notes have been issued have been accomplished, and, at any time, any monies as are not 211 needed and which obviously thereafter cannot be needed for such purpose(s) shall be 212 deposited in the Debt Service Fund Account. 213 214 Section 8. No Arbitrage. All investments made pursuant to this Resolution shall be 215 Permitted Investments, but no such investment shall be made in such a manner as would cause 216 the Notes to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code or the 217 Regulations and an officer of the County, charged with the responsibility for issuing the Notes, 218 shall certify as to facts, estimates, circumstances and reasonable expectations in existence on 219 the date of delivery of the Notes to the Purchaser which will permit the conclusion that the 220 Notes are not "arbitrage bonds," within the meaning of the Code or Regulations. 221 222 Section 9. Compliance with Federal Tax Laws. (a) The County represents and covenants 223 that the projects financed by the Notes and the ownership, management and use of the 224 projects will not cause the Notes to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 225 141 of the Code. The County further covenants that it shall comply with the provisions of the 226 Code to the extent necessary to maintain the tax exempt status of the interest on the Notes 227 including, if applicable, the rebate requirements of Section 148(f) of the Code. The County 228 further covenants that it will not take any action, omit to take any action or permit the taking or 229 omission of any action within its control (including, without limitation, making or permitting any 230 use of the proceeds of the Notes) if taking, permitting or omitting to take such action would 231 cause any of the Notes to be an arbitrage bond or a private activity bond within the meaning of 232 the Code or would otherwise cause interest on the Notes to be included in the gross income of 233 the recipients thereof for federal income tax purposes. The County Clerk or other officer of the 234 County charged with the responsibility of issuing the Notes shall provide an appropriate 235 certificate of the County certifying that the County can and covenanting that it will comply with 236 the provisions of the Code and Regulations. 237 238 (b) The County also covenants to use its best efforts to meet the requirements and 239 restrictions of any different or additional federal legislation which may be made applicable to 240 the Notes provided that in meeting such requirements the County will do so only to the extent Page 36 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 241 consistent with the proceedings authorizing the Notes and the laws of the State of Wisconsin 242 and to the extent that there is a reasonable period of time in which to comply. 243 244 Section 10. Designation as Qualified Tax Exempt Obligations. The Notes are hereby 245 designated as "qualified tax exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265 of the Code, 246 relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax 247 purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax exempt obligations. 248 249 Section 11. Execution of the Notes; Closing; Professional Services. The Notes shall be 250 issued in printed form, executed on behalf of the County by the manual or facsimile signatures 251 of the Chairperson and County Clerk, authenticated, if required, by the Fiscal Agent (defined 252 below), sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, or a facsimile thereof, and delivered to 253 the Purchaser upon payment to the County of the purchase price thereof, plus accrued interest 254 to the date of delivery (the "Closing"). The facsimile signature of either of the officers executing 255 the Notes may be imprinted on the Notes in lieu of the manual signature of the officer but, 256 unless the County has contracted with a fiscal agent to authenticate the Notes, at least one of 257 the signatures appearing on each Note shall be a manual signature. In the event that either of 258 the officers whose signatures appear on the Notes shall cease to be such officers before the 259 Closing, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes to the same 260 extent as if they had remained in office until the Closing. The aforesaid officers are hereby 261 authorized and directed to do all acts and execute and deliver the Notes and all such 262 documents, certificates and acknowledgements as may be necessary and convenient to 263 effectuate the Closing. The County hereby authorizes the officers and agents of the County to 264 enter into, on its behalf, agreements and contracts in conjunction with the Notes, including but 265 not limited to agreements and contracts for legal, trust, fiscal agency, disclosure and continuing 266 disclosure, and rebate calculation services. Any such contract heretofore entered into in 267 conjunction with the issuance of the Notes is hereby ratified and approved in all respects. 268 269 Section 12. Payment of the Notes; Fiscal Agent or Mandatory Redemption Agent. The 270 principal of and interest on the Notes shall be paid by the County Clerk or the County Treasurer 271 (the "Fiscal Agent") unless a fiscal agent or mandatory redemption agent is specified in the 272 Approving Certificate. If deemed necessary, the County hereby authorizes the Chairperson and 273 County Clerk or other appropriate officers of the County to enter into either a fiscal agency 274 agreement or mandatory redemption agreement with a financial institution to be named in the 275 Approving Certificate. 276 277 Section 13. Persons Treated as Owners; Transfer of Notes. The County shall cause books 278 for the registration and for the transfer of the Notes to be kept by the Fiscal Agent. The person 279 in whose name any Note shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute 280 owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on any Note shall be 281 made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to 282 satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Note to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. Page 37 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 283 284 Any Note may be transferred by the registered owner thereof by surrender of the Note at 285 the office of the Fiscal Agent, duly endorsed for the transfer or accompanied by an assignment 286 duly executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly authorized in writing. Upon such 287 transfer, the Chairperson and County Clerk shall execute and deliver in the name of the 288 transferee or transferees a new Note or Notes of a like aggregate principal amount, series and 289 maturity and the Fiscal Agent shall record the name of each transferee in the registration book. 290 No registration shall be made to bearer. The Fiscal Agent shall cancel any Note surrendered for 291 transfer. 292 293 The County shall cooperate in any such transfer, and the Chairperson and County Clerk 294 are authorized to execute any new Note or Notes necessary to effect any such transfer. 295 296 Section 14. Record Date. The 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each 297 interest payment date shall be the record date for the Notes (the "Record Date"). Payment of 298 interest on the Notes on any interest payment date shall be made to the registered owners of 299 the Notes as they appear on the registration book of the County at the close of business on the 300 Record Date. 301 302 Section 15. Utilization of The Depository Trust Company Book-Entry-Only System. In 303 order to make the Notes eligible for the services provided by The Depository Trust Company, 304 New York, New York ("DTC"), the County agrees to the applicable provisions set forth in the 305 Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations, which the County Clerk or other authorized 306 representative of the County is authorized and directed to execute and deliver to DTC on behalf 307 of the County to the extent an effective Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations is not 308 presently on file in the County Clerk's office. 309 310 Section 16. Condition on Issuance and Sale of the Notes. The issuance of the Notes and 311 the sale of the Notes to the Purchaser are subject to approval by the Authorized Officer of the 312 principal amount, definitive maturities, redemption provisions, interest rates and purchase 313 price for the Notes, which approval shall be evidenced by execution by the Authorized Officer 314 of the Approving Certificate. 315 316 The Notes shall not be issued, sold or delivered until this condition is satisfied. Upon 317 satisfaction of this condition, the Authorized Officer is authorized to execute a Proposal with 318 the Purchaser providing for the sale of the Notes to the Purchaser. 319 320 Section 17. Official Statement. The County Board of Supervisors hereby directs the 321 Authorized Officer to approve the Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Notes and 322 deem the Preliminary Official Statement as "final" as of its date for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2- 323 12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and 324 Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule"). All actions taken by the Authorized Officer or other officers Page 38 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 325 of the County in connection with the preparation of such Preliminary Official Statement and any 326 addenda to it or final Official Statement are hereby ratified and approved. In connection with 327 the Closing, the appropriate County official shall certify the Preliminary Official Statement and 328 any addenda or final Official Statement. The County Clerk shall cause copies of the Preliminary 329 Official Statement and any addenda or final Official Statement to be distributed to the 330 Purchaser. 331 332 Section 18. Undertaking to Provide Continuing Disclosure. The County hereby covenants 333 and agrees, for the benefit of the owners of the Notes, to enter into a written undertaking (the 334 "Undertaking") if required by the Rule to provide continuing disclosure of certain financial 335 information and operating data and timely notices of the occurrence of certain events in 336 accordance with the Rule. The Undertaking shall be enforceable by the owners of the Notes or 337 by the Purchaser on behalf of such owners (provided that the rights of the owners and the 338 Purchaser to enforce the Undertaking shall be limited to a right to obtain specific performance 339 of the obligations thereunder and any failure by the County to comply with the provisions of 340 the Undertaking shall not be an event of default with respect to the Notes). 341 342 To the extent required under the Rule, the Chairperson and County Clerk, or other officer 343 of the County charged with the responsibility for issuing the Notes, shall provide a Continuing 344 Disclosure Certificate for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings, setting forth the details and 345 terms of the County's Undertaking. 346 347 Section 19. Record Book. The County Clerk shall provide and keep the transcript of 348 proceedings as a separate record book (the "Record Book") and shall record a full and correct 349 statement of every step or proceeding had or taken in the course of authorizing and issuing the 350 Notes in the Record Book. 351 352 Section 20. Bond Insurance. If the Purchaser determines to obtain municipal bond 353 insurance with respect to the Notes, the officers of the County are authorized to take all actions 354 necessary to obtain such municipal bond insurance. The Chairperson and County Clerk are 355 authorized to agree to such additional provisions as the bond insurer may reasonably request 356 and which are acceptable to the Chairperson and County Clerk including provisions regarding 357 restrictions on investment of Note proceeds, the payment procedure under the municipal bond 358 insurance policy, the rights of the bond insurer in the event of default and payment of the 359 Notes by the bond insurer and notices to be given to the bond insurer. In addition, any 360 reference required by the bond insurer to the municipal bond insurance policy shall be made in 361 the form of Note provided herein. 362 Section 21. Conflicting Resolutions; Severability; Effective Date. All prior resolutions, rules or 363 other actions of the County Board of Supervisors or any parts thereof in conflict with the 364 provisions hereof shall be, and the same are, hereby rescinded insofar as the same may so 365 conflict. In the event that any one or more provisions hereof shall for any reason be held to be 366 illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provisions hereof. The Page 39 of 122 Resolution No. 25-26 Res. 25-26: Resolution Establishing Parameters for the Sale of Not To Exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes - Andy Albarado/Brad Viegut 367 foregoing shall take effect immediately upon adoption and approval in the manner provided by 368 law. 369 370 Forwarded to the Board by the Executive Committee. 371 372 Adopted, approved and recorded August 11, 2026. 373 374 375 376 _____________________________ 377 Jason Bergeron 378 Chairperson 379 ATTEST: 380 381 382 ____________________________ 383 Jaclyn J. Sadler 384 County Clerk 385 386 (SEAL) 387 388 389 390 Financial Impact 391 By passage of this resolution, there is no fiscal impact to Chippewa County. 392 393 Signatures 394 Approved as to Form: 395 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 396 Page 40 of 122 QB\103685536.1 EXHIBIT A APPROVING CERTIFICATE The undersigned Chairperson of Chippewa County, Wisconsin (the "County"), hereby certifies that: 1. Resolution. On August 11, 2026, the County Board of Supervisors of the County adopted a resolution (the "Resolution") establishing parameters for the sale of not to exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes of the County (the "Notes") to Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated (the "Purchaser") and delegating to me the authority to approve the Preliminary Official Statement, to approve the purchase proposal for the Notes, and to determine the details for the Notes within the parameters established by the Resolution. 2. Preliminary Official Statement. The Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Notes is hereby approved and deemed "final" as of its date for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. 3. Proposal; Terms of the Notes. On the date hereof, the Purchaser offered to purchase the Notes in accordance with the terms set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement between the County and the Purchaser attached hereto as Schedule I (the "Proposal"). The Proposal meets the parameters established by the Resolution and is hereby approved and accepted. The Notes shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $__________, which is not more than the $7,500,000 approved by the Resolution, and shall mature on February 1 of each of the years and in the amounts and shall bear interest at the rates per annum as set forth in the Pricing Summary attached hereto as Schedule II and incorporated herein by this reference. The amount of each annual principal or mandatory redemption payment due on the Notes is not more than $750,000 more or less per maturity or mandatory redemption amount than the schedule included in the Resolution as set forth below: Date Resolution Schedule Actual Amount February 1, 2027 $ 510,000 $___________ February 1, 2028 400,000 ___________ February 1, 2029 370,000 ___________ February 1, 2030 510,000 ___________ February 1, 2031 840,000 ___________ February 1, 2032 885,000 ___________ February 1, 2033 930,000 ___________ February 1, 2034 975,000 ___________ February 1, 2035 1,020,000 ___________ February 1, 2036 1,060,000 ___________ The true interest cost on the Notes (computed taking the Purchaser's compensation into account) is _________%, which is not in excess of 4.75%, as required by the Resolution. Page 41 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -2- 4. Purchase Price of the Notes. The Notes shall be sold to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms of the Proposal at a price of $_________, plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of delivery of the Notes, which is not less than 98.00% of the principal amount of the Notes, as required by the Resolution. The difference between the initial public offering price of the Notes provided by the Purchaser ($_________) and the purchase price to be paid to the County by the Purchaser ($_________) is $_________, or _________% of the principal amount of the Notes, which does not exceed 2.00% of the principal amount of the Notes. The portion of such amount representing Purchaser's compensation is $_________, or not more than 1.00% of the principal amount of the Notes. The amount representing costs of issuance [to be paid by the County] is $_________, which does not exceed 1.00% of the principal amount of the Notes. 5. Redemption Provisions of the Notes. [The Notes are not subject to optional redemption.][The Notes maturing on February 1, ______ and thereafter are subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the County, on February 1, ______ or on any date thereafter. Said Notes are redeemable as a whole or in part, and if in part, from maturities selected by the County, and within each maturity, by lot (as selected by the Depository), at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.] [The Proposal specifies that [some of] the Notes are subject to mandatory redemption. The terms of such mandatory redemption are set forth in an attachment hereto as Schedule MRP and incorporated herein by this reference.] 6. [Payment of the Notes; [Fiscal Agent;][Mandatory Redemption Agent]. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Resolution, ______________________________, _________________, is named [fiscal][mandatory redemption] agent for the Notes.] 7. Direct Annual Irrepealable Tax Levy. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the Notes as the same respectively falls due, the full faith, credit and taxing powers of the County have been irrevocably pledged and there has been levied on all of the taxable property in the County, pursuant to the Resolution, a direct, annual irrepealable tax in an amount and at the times sufficient for said purpose. Such tax shall be for the years and in the amounts set forth on the debt service schedule attached hereto as Schedule III. Page 42 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -3- 8. Approval. This Certificate constitutes my approval of the Proposal, and the principal amount, definitive maturities, interest rates, purchase price and redemption provisions for the Notes and the direct annual irrepealable tax levy to repay the Notes, in satisfaction of the parameters set forth in the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Certificate on ________________, 2026 pursuant to the authority delegated to me in the Resolution. Jason Bergeron Chairperson Page 43 of 122 QB\103685536.1 SCHEDULE I TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Proposal To be provided by the Purchaser and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) Page 44 of 122 QB\103685536.1 SCHEDULE II TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Pricing Summary To be provided by the Purchaser and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) Page 45 of 122 QB\103685536.1 SCHEDULE III TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Debt Service Schedule and Irrepealable Tax Levies To be provided by the Purchaser and incorporated into the Certificate. (See Attached) Page 46 of 122 QB\103685536.1 [SCHEDULE MRP TO APPROVING CERTIFICATE Mandatory Redemption Provision The Notes due on February 1, ____, ____ and ____ (the "Term Bonds") are subject to mandatory redemption prior to maturity by lot (as selected by the Depository) at a redemption price equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, from debt service fund deposits which are required to be made in amounts sufficient to redeem on February 1 of each year the respective amount of Term Bonds specified below: For the Term Bonds Maturing on February 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on February 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on February 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity) For the Term Bonds Maturing on February 1, 20 Redemption Date Amount ____ $______ ____ ______ ____ ______ (maturity)] Page 47 of 122 QB\103685536.1 EXHIBIT B (Form of Note) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGISTERED STATE OF WISCONSIN DOLLARS NO. R-___ CHIPPEWA COUNTY $_______ GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTE MATURITY DATE: ORIGINAL DATE OF ISSUE: INTEREST RATE: CUSIP: February 1, _____ _________________ ____% ______ DEPOSITORY OR ITS NOMINEE NAME: CEDE & CO. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: _______________________ THOUSAND DOLLARS ($__________) FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Chippewa County, Wisconsin (the "County"), hereby acknowledges itself to owe and promises to pay to the Depository or its Nominee Name (the "Depository") identified above (or to registered assigns), on the maturity date identified above, the principal amount identified above, and to pay interest thereon at the rate of interest per annum identified above, all subject to the provisions set forth herein regarding redemption prior to maturity. Interest shall be payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year commencing on February 1, 2027 until the aforesaid principal amount is paid in full. Both the principal of and interest on this Note are payable to the registered owner in lawful money of the United States. Interest payable on any interest payment date shall be paid by wire transfer to the Depository in whose name this Note is registered on the Bond Register maintained by [________________, ___________, ______][the County Clerk or the County Treasurer] (the "Fiscal Agent") or any successor thereto at the close of business on the 15th day of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date (the "Record Date"). This Note is payable as to principal upon presentation and surrender hereof at the office of the Fiscal Agent. For the prompt payment of this Note together with interest hereon as aforesaid and for the levy of taxes sufficient for that purpose, the full faith, credit and resources of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged. This Note is one of an issue of Notes aggregating the principal amount of $7,500,000, all of which are of like tenor, except as to denomination, interest rate, maturity date and redemption provision, issued by the County pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, for the public purpose of paying the cost of the construction and improvement of highways, as authorized by resolutions adopted on July 14, 2026 and August 11, 2026, as supplemented by an Approving Certificate, dated ______________, 2026 [(the "Approving Certificate")] (collectively, the "Resolutions"). Said Resolutions are recorded in the official minutes of the County Board of Supervisors for said dates. Page 48 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -2- [This Note is not subject to optional redemption.] [The Notes maturing on February 1, ________ and thereafter are subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the County, on February 1, ________ or on any date thereafter. Said Notes are redeemable as a whole or in part, and if in part, from maturities selected by the County, and within each maturity, by lot (as selected by the Depository), at the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.] [The Notes maturing in the years ________ are subject to mandatory redemption by lot as provided in the Approving Certificate, at the redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and without premium.] [In the event the Notes are redeemed prior to maturity, as long as the Notes are in book-entry-only form, official notice of the redemption will be given by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail, overnight express delivery, facsimile transmission, electronic transmission or in any other manner required by the Depository, to the Depository not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the redemption date. If less than all of the Notes of a maturity are to be called for redemption, the Notes of such maturity to be redeemed will be selected by lot. Such notice will include but not be limited to the following: the designation, date and maturities of the Notes called for redemption, CUSIP numbers, and the date of redemption. Any notice provided as described herein shall be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the registered owner receives the notice. The Notes shall cease to bear interest on the specified redemption date provided that federal or other immediately available funds sufficient for such redemption are on deposit at the office of the Depository at that time. Upon such deposit of funds for redemption the Notes shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding. ] It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, things and acts required by law to exist or to be done prior to and in connection with the issuance of this Note have been done, have existed and have been performed in due form and time; that the aggregate indebtedness of the County, including this Note and others issued simultaneously herewith, does not exceed any limitation imposed by law or the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin; and that a direct annual irrepealable tax has been levied sufficient to pay this Note, together with the interest thereon, when and as payable. This Note has been designated by the County Board of Supervisors as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" pursuant to the provisions of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This Note is transferable only upon the books of the County kept for that purpose at the office of the Fiscal Agent, only in the event that the Depository does not continue to act as depository for the Notes, and the County appoints another depository, upon surrender of the Note to the Fiscal Agent, by the registered owner in person or his duly authorized attorney, together with a written instrument of transfer (which may be endorsed hereon) satisfactory to the Fiscal Agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney. Thereupon a new fully registered Note in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issued to the new depository in exchange therefor and upon the Page 49 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -3- payment of a charge sufficient to reimburse the County for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such registration. The Fiscal Agent shall not be obliged to make any transfer of the Notes [(i)] after the Record Date[, (ii) during the fifteen (15) calendar days preceding the date of any publication of notice of any proposed redemption of the Notes, or (iii) with respect to any particular Note, after such Note has been called for redemption]. The Fiscal Agent and County may treat and consider the Depository in whose name this Note is registered as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on account of, the principal or redemption price hereof and interest due hereon and for all other purposes whatsoever. The Notes are issuable solely as negotiable, fully-registered Notes without coupons in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. [This Note shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until the Certificate of Authentication hereon shall have been signed by the Fiscal Agent.] No delay or omission on the part of the owner hereof to exercise any right hereunder shall impair such right or be considered as a waiver thereof or as a waiver of or acquiescence in any default hereunder. Page 50 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -4- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, by its governing body, has caused this Note to be executed for it and in its name by the manual or facsimile signatures of its duly qualified Chairperson and County Clerk; and to be sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any, all as of the original date of issue specified above. CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WISCONSIN By: ______________________________ Jason Bergeron Chairperson (SEAL) By: ______________________________ Jaclyn J. Sadler County Clerk Page 51 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -5- [Date of Authentication: _______________, ______. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Note is one of the Notes of the issue authorized by the within-mentioned Resolutions of Chippewa County, Wisconsin. _______________________ _________, _____________ By____________________________ Authorized Signatory] Page 52 of 122 QB\103685536.1 -6- ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto ____________________________________________________________________________ (Name and Address of Assignee) ____________________________________________________________________________ (Social Security or other Identifying Number of Assignee) the within Note and all rights thereunder and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints ______________________________________, Legal Representative, to transfer said Note on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: _____________________ Signature Guaranteed: _____________________________ ________________________________ (e.g. Bank, Trust Company (Depository or Nominee Name) or Securities Firm) NOTICE: This signature must correspond with the name of the Depository or Nominee Name as it appears upon the face of the within Note in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. ____________________________ (Authorized Officer) Page 53 of 122 Statement of Explanation 26-26 Res. 26-26:Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado 1 Passage of this resolution will establish the amount of levy funding to be included in the 2 2027 Chippewa County Operating Budget to be used for across-the-board wage adjustments 3 and salary schedule adjustments for Chippewa County employees, excluding those employees 4 covered by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association collective bargaining agreement, 5 elected officials and the County Administrator. Approved salary schedule adjustments and 6 adjustments to affected employees will occur on July 1, 2027. Approved across-the-board 7 adjustments to affected employees will also occur on July 1, 2027. 8 9 Pursuant to the Compensation System policy located in the Human Resources Policy 10 Manual, the County Administrator is required to make a recommendation to the County Board 11 as to the appropriate funding level for market analysis adjustments (if needed), across-the- 12 board wage adjustments and salary schedule adjustments as part of the annual budget process. 13 If this resolution is approved, the County Administrator will be authorized to offer an across- 14 the-board wage adjustment of 3.00% effective on July 1, 2027. In addition, the County 15 Administrator would be authorized to make a 1% increase to the salary schedule grid 16 (minimum, control point and maximum). 17 18 The County Administrator will include a final recommendation for across-the-board wage 19 and salary schedule adjustments as part of the County Administrator recommended budget 20 that is presented annually in October to the Executive Committee for review and consideration. 21 The County Board will review and approve that recommendation during the public budget 22 hearing in November. 23 24 In addition to the across-the board wage adjustments, the County Administrator 25 recommended a 1% increase to the salary schedule grid (minimum, control point and 26 maximum) to be effective July 1, 2027. This is consistent with the recommendation from our 27 compensation consultant, Cottingham Butler, as part of the 2025 market analysis 28 implementation and to remain competitive in the market. The Executive Committee met on 29 August 4, 2026, and amended this resolution to remove that recommendation as part of the 30 2027 budget. The County Board met on August 11, 2026 and amended this resolution to 31 reinstate the recommendation of the salary schedule adjustment as part of the 2027 budget. Page 54 of 122 Resolution No. 26-26 Res. 26-26:Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado 32 WHEREAS, the County transitioned the Compensation Plan from a pay-for-performance 33 component to an across-the-board component which was approved by the County Board on 34 November 12, 2019; and 35 36 WHEREAS, Chapter 3 of the Human Resources Manual – WAGES AND OTHER FORMS OF 37 COMPENSATION, sets out how employee pay should be established and reviewed; and 38 39 WHEREAS, the approved Compensation System policy has a “Market Analysis” 40 requirement built into the system that states, “The County shall evaluate each position against 41 the market conditions and internal comparable data at least once every four (4) years”; and 42 43 WHEREAS, the Compensation System policy states that the across-the-board 44 recommendation will be made via resolution and will include the appropriate funding level for 45 across-the-board increases and salary schedule adjustments; and 46 47 WHEREAS, the County Administrator will recommend a funding level that is sustainable 48 under the current levy limit structure; and 49 50 WHEREAS, to remain competitive within the market, the salary schedule should be 51 reviewed regularly and adjustments made if necessary; and 52 53 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has considered the overall financial state of the 54 county and recommends an across-the-board wage increase for employees of 3.00% to be 55 effective on July 1, 2027; and 56 57 WHEREAS, the County Administrator recommends that the Salary Schedule be adjusted to 58 reflect a 1% increase to the control point of Grade 1 on July 1, 2027, which will provide an 59 estimated 1% increase across the entire grid; and 60 61 WHEREAS, the County Administrator’s recommendation of a July 1, 2027 across-the-board 62 wage increase of 3% has an estimated levy allocation of $225,000 for 2027 to account 100-04- 63 59810-511100; and 64 65 WHEREAS, the County Administrator will include a final recommendation for across-the- 66 board wage adjustments as part of the County Administrator's recommended budget that is 67 presented annually in October to the Executive Committee for review and consideration; and 68 69 WHEREAS, if the Executive Committee supports the County Administrator’s final 70 recommendation for across-the-board wage adjustments, the County Board will review and 71 approve that recommendation during the public budget hearing in November; 72 73 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $225,000 of levy funding is hereby approved to 74 be included in the 2027 Proposed County Budget to be used to cover the cost of the salary Page 55 of 122 Resolution No. 26-26 Res. 26-26:Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado 75 schedule adjustments and the across the board wage adjustments effective July 1, 2027. 76 77 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 78 79 80 Financial Impact 81 Estimated July 1, 2027 ATB Adjustments of 3% and Salary Schedule Adjustments: 82 83 $450,000 Total Wages and Fringe Benefit Costs 84 $225,000 Funded by other sources (i.e. grants, fees, etc.) 85 $225,000 Estimated 2027 levy needed for salary schedule and July across-the- 86 board wage adjustments 87 88 Signatures 89 Approved as to Form: 90 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 91 Page 56 of 122 Statement of Explanation Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado AMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 08/04/2026 Passage of this resolution will establish the amount of levy funding to be included in the 1 2027 Chippewa County Operating Budget to be used for across-the-board wage adjustments 2 and salary schedule adjustments for Chippewa County employees, excluding those employees 3 covered by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association collective bargaining agreement, 4 elected officials and the County Administrator. Approved salary schedule adjustments and 5 adjustments to affected employees will occur on July 1, 2027. Approved across-the-board 6 adjustments to affected employees will also occur on July 1, 2027. 7 8 Pursuant to the Compensation System policy located in the Human Resources Policy 9 Manual, the County Administrator is required to make a recommendation to the County Board 10 as to the appropriate funding level for market analysis adjustments (if needed), across-the-11 board wage adjustments and salary schedule adjustments as part of the annual budget process. 12 If this resolution is approved, the County Administrator will be authorized to offer an across-13 the-board wage adjustment of 3.00% effective on July 1, 2027. In addition, the County 14 Administrator would be authorized to make a 1% increase to the salary schedule grid 15 (minimum, control point and maximum). 16 17 The County Administrator will include a final recommendation for across-the-board wage 18 and salary schedule adjustments as part of the County Administrator recommended budget 19 that is presented annually in October to the Executive Committee for review and 20 consideration. The County Board will review and approve that recommendation during the 21 public budget hearing in November. 22 23 In addition to the across-the board wage adjustments, the County Administrator 24 recommended a 1% increase to the salary schedule grid (minimum, control point and 25 maximum) to be effective July 1, 2027. This is consistent with the recommendation from our 26 compensation consultant, Cottingham Butler, as part of the 2025 market analysis 27 implementation and to remain competitive in the market. The Executive Committee met on 28 August 4, 2026 and amended this resolution to remove that recommendation as part of the 29 2027 budget. 30 31 32 Page 57 of 122 Resolution No. Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado WHEREAS, the County transitioned the Compensation Plan from a pay-for-performance 33 component to an across-the-board component which was approved by the County Board on 34 November 12, 2019; and 35 36 WHEREAS, Chapter 3 of the Human Resources Manual – WAGES AND OTHER FORMS OF 37 COMPENSATION, sets out how employee pay should be established and reviewed; and 38 39 WHEREAS, the approved Compensation System policy has a “Market Analysis” 40 requirement built into the system that states, “The County shall evaluate each position against 41 the market conditions and internal comparable data at least once every four (4) years”; and 42 43 WHEREAS, the Compensation System policy states that the across-the-board 44 recommendation will be made via resolution and will include the appropriate funding level for 45 across-the-board increases and salary schedule adjustments; and 46 47 WHEREAS, the County Administrator will recommend a funding level that is sustainable 48 under the current levy limit structure; and 49 50 WHEREAS, to remain competitive within the market, the salary schedule should be 51 reviewed regularly and adjustments made if necessary; and 52 53 WHEREAS, the County Administrator has considered the overall financial state of the 54 county and recommends an across-the-board wage increase for employees of 3.00% to be 55 effective on July 1, 2027; and 56 57 WHEREAS, the County Administrator recommends that the Salary Schedule be adjusted to 58 reflect a 1% increase to the control point of Grade 1 on July 1, 2027, which will provide an 59 estimated 1% increase across the entire grid; and 60 61 WHEREAS, the County Administrator’s recommendation of a July 1, 2027 across-the-board 62 wage increase of 3% has an estimated levy allocation of $225,000 for 2027 to account 100-04-63 59810-511100; and 64 65 WHEREAS, the County Administrator will include a final recommendation for across-the-66 board wage adjustments as part of the County Administrator recommended budget that is 67 presented annually in October to the Executive Committee for review and consideration; and 68 69 WHEREAS, if the Executive Committee supports the County Administrator’s final 70 recommendation for across-the-board wage adjustments, the County Board will review and 71 approve that recommendation during the public budget hearing in November; 72 73 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that $225,000 of levy funding is hereby approved to 74 be included in the 2027 Proposed County Budget to be used to cover the cost of the salary 75 Page 58 of 122 Resolution No. Resolution to Approve Tax Levy for Salary Adjustments in 2027 - Andy Albarado schedule adjustments and the across-the-board wage adjustments effective July 1, 2027. 76 77 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 78 79 Financial Impact 80 Estimated July 1, 2027 ATB of 3% and Salary Schedule Adjustments: 81 82 $450,000 Total Wages and Fringe Benefit Costs 83 $225,000 Funded by other sources (i.e. grants, fees, etc.) 84 $225,000 Estimated 2027 levy needed for salary schedule and July across-the-85 board wage adjustments 86 87 Signatures 88 Approved as to Form: 89 90 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 91 Page 59 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2027 Wage Grid (unchanged from 7-01-2026) Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 1 Administrative Assistant I $ 14.13 $ 15.36 $ 18.43 Bailiff 2 Site Aide $ 15.00 $ 16.30 $ 19.56 3 Park Caretaker $ 15.91 $ 17.29 $ 20.75 4 Transport Officer $ 16.87 $ 18.34 $ 22.01 5 CJS Support Professional $ 17.90 $ 19.46 $ 23.35 6 Custodian $ 19.00 $ 20.65 $ 24.78 Family Interaction Worker Program Aide 7 Administrative Assistant II $ 20.16 $ 21.91 $ 26.29 Youth Court Coordinator 8 Custodial Maintenance Assistant $ 21.39 $ 23.25 $ 27.90 Highway Custodial Maintenance Assistant PC Deployment Technician Program Assistant Traffic Control Technician 9 Deputy County Clerk $ 22.70 $ 24.67 $ 29.60 Engineer Intern Land Resource Technician (Intern) Land and Water Resource Technician (Intern) Reserve Officer I 10 Administrative Assistant III $ 24.08 $ 26.17 $ 31.40 Forest Maintenance Technician Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Assistant/F&P Administrative Asst Legal Assistant Resource Specialist Updated 12-9-25 Page 1 Pending County Board Approval Page 60 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2026 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 11 911 GIS Technician $ 25.55 $ 27.77 $ 33.32 Account Assistant Administrative Assistant IV Deputy Register of Deeds Economic Support Specialist Facilities Maintenance Technician I Inventory Clerk Jailer I Mental Health Specialist Operator II Parks Maintenance Technician Real Property Lister Reserve Officer II Telecommunicator 12 Chief Deputy Register of Deeds $ 27.10 $ 29.46 $ 35.35 Child Support Account Specialist Child Support Case Manager Clerk Juvenile Court Corporation Counsel Legal Assistant Courts Support Specialist Deputy Clerk of Courts Deputy Register in Probate Deputy Treasurer Disability Benefit Specialist Elder Benefit Specialist Judicial Assistant Legal Secretary Medical Services Screener Operator III Purchasing Clerk Veterans Services Specialist Victim Witness Specialist Updated 12-9-25 Page 2 Page 61 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2026 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 13 911 GIS Coordinator $ 28.76 $ 31.26 $ 37.51 Accountant I Assistant to the County Administrator Building Inspector I Case Manager - DHS CJS Specialist Contract Management and Relations Coordinator Custodial Supervisor Economic Support Coordinator Emergency Communication Center Coordinator Facilities Maintenance Tech II Jailer II Mechanic I - Non Certified Operator IV Program Agronomist Reserve Officer III Technical Support Analyst 14 Accountant II $ 30.52 $ 33.17 $ 39.80 Application Analyst Child Support Coordinator Dementia Care Specialist Diversion Specialist Drug Free Community Project Coordinator Early Intervention Specialist HR Generalist IT Programmer Analyst Machinist/Welder Mechanic II - Certified Nutrition Transportation Program Supervisor Office Manager Program Coordinator Recycling Coordinator Victim Witness Coordinator Welder Updated 12-9-25 Page 3 Page 62 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2026 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 15 Bridge Program Manager $ 32.37 $ 35.19 $ 42.23 Building Inspector II Chief Deputy Clerk of Court County Patrol Superintendent Conservation Specialist Environmental Health Specialist Jail Sergeant Nutritionist Operations Manager Options Counselor Project Engineer I Quality Assurance & Improvement Coordinator Recovery Court Case Manager Social Worker Zoning Inspector 16 $ 33.61 $ 37.34 $ 44.81 Assistant Forest Administrator Birth to 3 Program Coordinator Disease Investigator Hwy Paving/Crushing Superintendent Network Analyst Planning and Promotion Specialist Project Engineer II Register in Probate RN State Patrol Superintendent System Analyst Technical Support Analyst Supervisor 17 $ 35.66 $ 39.62 $ 47.54 Emergency Management Director Environmental Health Manager Fiscal Manager GIS Coordinator Hwy Facility/Fleet Superintendent Nutrition Division Manager Patrol Sergeant Project Engineer III Veterans Service Director Updated 12-9-25 Page 4 Page 63 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2026 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 18 $ 37.84 $ 42.04 $ 50.45 Clinician Community Health Division Manager County Surveyor CYFS Division Supervisor Facilities Maintenance Manager Parks Manager Planning & Strategy Division Manager 19 $ 39.25 $ 44.60 $ 53.52 Economic Support Division Manager Emergency Communication Center Director Environmental Engineer Forest Administrator Lieutenant - Jail Sr Fiscal Manager 20 $ 41.64 $ 47.32 $ 56.78 ADRC Division Manager Assistant Finance Director County Conservationist / LCFM Director CYFS Division Manager Deputy Highway Commissioner Lieutenant - Field Services Network Engineer Project Manager MWR Division Manager RWC Operations Administrator 21 $ 44.18 $ 50.21 $ 60.25 Captain - Jail Child Support Director CJS Director Facilities Parks Director Planning Zoning Director 22 $ 45.81 $ 53.27 $ 63.92 Chief Deputy County Health Officer/Public Health Director 23 $ 48.61 $ 56.52 $ 67.82 Deputy Corp Counsel Updated 12-9-25 Page 5 Page 64 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2026 2026 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 24 $ 51.57 $ 59.97 $ 71.96 Finance Director Human Resources Director Information Technology Director 25 $ 54.72 $ 63.63 $ 76.36 Highway Commissioner 26 $ 58.06 $ 67.51 $ 81.01 Corporation Counsel Human Services Director Updated 12-9-25 Page 6 Page 65 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum 1 Administrative Assistant I $ 14.27 $ 15.51 $ 18.61 Bailiff 2 Site Aide $ 15.15 $ 16.47 $ 19.76 3 Park Caretaker $ 16.09 $ 17.49 $ 20.99 4 Transport Officer $ 17.08 $ 18.57 $ 22.28 5 CJS Support Professional $ 18.14 $ 19.72 $ 23.66 6 Custodian $ 19.26 $ 20.94 $ 25.13 Family Interaction Worker Program Aide 7 Administrative Assistant II $ 20.46 $ 22.24 $ 26.69 Youth Court Coordinator 8 Custodial Maintenance Assistant $ 21.73 $ 23.62 $ 28.34 Highway Custodial Maintenance Assistant PC Deployment Technician Program Assistant Traffic Control Technician 9 Deputy County Clerk $ 23.07 $ 25.08 $ 30.10 Engineer Intern Land Resource Technician (Intern) Land and Water Resource Technician (Intern) Reserve Officer I 10 Administrative Assistant III $ 24.50 $ 26.63 $ 31.96 Forest Maintenance Technician Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Assistant/F&P Administrative Asst Legal Assistant Resource Specialist Pending County Board Approval Page 1 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 66 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum Pending County Board Approval 11 911 GIS Technician $ 26.02 $ 28.28 $ 33.94 Account Assistant Administrative Assistant IV Deputy Register of Deeds Economic Support Specialist Facilities Maintenance Technician I Inventory Clerk Jailer I Mental Health Specialist Operator II Parks Maintenance Technician Real Property Lister Reserve Officer II Telecommunicator 12 Chief Deputy Register of Deeds $ 27.63 $ 30.03 $ 36.04 Child Support Account Specialist Child Support Case Manager Clerk Juvenile Court Corporation Counsel Legal Assistant Courts Support Specialist Deputy Clerk of Courts Deputy Register in Probate Deputy Treasurer Disability Benefit Specialist Elder Benefit Specialist Judicial Assistant Legal Secretary Medical Services Screener Operator III Purchasing Clerk Veterans Services Specialist Victim Witness Specialist Page 2 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 67 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum Pending County Board Approval 13 911 GIS Coordinator $ 29.34 $ 31.89 $ 38.27 Accountant I Assistant to the County Administrator Building Inspector I Case Manager - DHS CJS Specialist Contract Management and Relations Coordinator Custodial Supervisor Economic Support Coordinator Emergency Communication Center Coordinator Facilities Maintenance Tech II Jailer II Mechanic I - Non Certified Operator IV Program Agronomist Reserve Officer III Technical Support Analyst 14 Accountant II $ 31.16 $ 33.87 $ 40.64 Application Analyst Child Support Coordinator Dementia Care Specialist Diversion Specialist Drug Free Community Project Coordinator Early Intervention Specialist HR Generalist IT Programmer Analyst Machinist/Welder Mechanic II - Certified Nutrition Transportation Program Supervisor Office Manager Program Coordinator Recycling Coordinator Victim Witness Coordinator Welder Page 3 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 68 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum Pending County Board Approval 15 Bridge Program Manager $ 33.09 $ 35.97 $ 43.16 Building Inspector II Chief Deputy Clerk of Court County Patrol Superintendent Conservation Specialist Environmental Health Specialist Jail Sergeant Nutritionist Operations Manager Options Counselor Project Engineer I Quality Assurance & Improvement Coordinator Recovery Court Case Manager Social Worker Zoning Inspector 16 $ 34.38 $ 38.20 $ 45.84 Assistant Forest Administrator Birth to 3 Program Coordinator Disease Investigator Hwy Paving/Crushing Superintendent Network Analyst Planning and Promotion Specialist Project Engineer II Register in Probate RN State Patrol Superintendent System Analyst Technical Support Analyst Supervisor 17 $ 36.51 $ 40.57 $ 48.68 Emergency Management Director Environmental Health Manager Fiscal Manager GIS Coordinator Hwy Facility/Fleet Superintendent Nutrition Division Manager Patrol Sergeant Project Engineer III Veterans Service Director Page 4 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 69 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum Pending County Board Approval 18 $ 38.78 $ 43.09 $ 51.71 Clinician Community Health Division Manager County Surveyor CYFS Division Supervisor Facilities Maintenance Manager Parks Manager Planning & Strategy Division Manager 19 $ 40.27 $ 45.76 $ 54.91 Economic Support Division Manager Emergency Communication Center Director Environmental Engineer Forest Administrator Lieutenant - Jail Sr Fiscal Manager 20 $ 42.77 $ 48.60 $ 58.32 ADRC Division Manager Assistant Finance Director County Conservationist / LCFM Director CYFS Division Manager Deputy Highway Commissioner Lieutenant - Field Services Network Engineer Project Manager MWR Division Manager RWC Operations Administrator 21 $ 45.42 $ 51.61 $ 61.93 Captain - Jail Child Support Director CJS Director Facilities Parks Director Planning Zoning Director 22 $ 47.14 $ 54.81 $ 65.77 Chief Deputy County Health Officer/Public Health Director 23 $ 50.06 $ 58.21 $ 69.85 Deputy Corp Counsel Page 5 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 70 of 122 Chippewa County Effective 7-01-2027 2027 Wage Grid Grade Job Title Minimum Control Point Maximum Pending County Board Approval 24 $ 53.17 $ 61.82 $ 74.18 Finance Director Human Resources Director Information Technology Director 25 $ 56.46 $ 65.65 $ 78.78 Highway Commissioner 26 $ 59.96 $ 69.72 $ 83.66 Corporation Counsel Human Services Director Page 6 of 6 Revised: 07/28/2026 Page 71 of 122 Statement of Explanation 27-26 Res. 27-26: Resolution to Establish Health Insurance Plan Funding for 2027 - Andy Albarado 1 This resolution provides background on the current health insurance plan and 2 establishes the maximum 2027 health insurance costs and anticipated 2027 health insurance 3 plan design for Chippewa County. Chippewa County’s self-funded health insurance plan is 4 administered by AmeriBen. The current monthly 2026 cost includes the total costs for the 5 medical, ancillary, administrative costs, and HRA funding. Plan participants have one network 6 through Anthem Blue Preferred, which includes providers such as Marshfield Clinic, Mayo Clinic 7 Health Systems, Oak Leaf and more. 8 9 In July 2026, Chippewa County’s benefit broker, Brown & Brown, provided the County 10 with a recommendation for a rate increase of 4.2% for Chippewa County’s 2027 health plan 11 cost. 12 13 The County Administrator authorized a 5% increase to be built into 2027 department 14 budgets. The 5% increase is consistent with prior years, as claims remain high. The 5% increase 15 will assist in maintaining a steady fund balance to cover potential shortfalls. This information 16 was distributed to department heads in June 2026 as part of each department’s 2027 Position 17 Based Budget (PBB) Report. 18 19 No additional plan changes are recommended for 2027. Page 72 of 122 Resolution No. 27-26 Res. 27-26: Resolution to Establish Health Insurance Plan Funding for 2027 - Andy Albarado 20 WHEREAS, upon reviewing Chippewa County health insurance plan claims data through 21 June of 2026, Chippewa County’s broker, Brown & Brown, recommended in July 2026 that a 22 cost increase of 4.2% from the 2026 plan year rates be built into Chippewa County’s 2027 23 budget process; and 24 25 WHEREAS, Position Based Budget (PBB) Reports were sent to all Chippewa County 26 Department Heads in June 2026 that included an overall 5% increase from the 2026 health plan 27 costs to be built into 2027 department budgets; and 28 29 WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Department of Administration (DOA) health 30 insurance team recommend no change to the employee health insurance premium 31 contributions as indicated below[TB1.1]. 32 33 • Employee Only: 3.1% of the total premium equals $30 per month 34 • Employee Plus Spouse: 6.6% of the total premium equals $150 per month 35 • Employee Plus Child(ren): 6.5% of the total premium equals $124 per month 36 • Full Family: 6.6% of the total premium equals $212 per month; and 37 38 WHEREAS, beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, the monthly cost and 39 contribution amounts for the County’s Health Insurance Plans for all full-time general municipal 40 employees and all public safety employees represented by the WPPA collective bargaining 41 agreement, are as follows in Graph #1: 42 43 and; 44 Page 73 of 122 Resolution No. 27-26 Res. 27-26: Resolution to Establish Health Insurance Plan Funding for 2027 - Andy Albarado 45 WHEREAS, the 2027 monthly health insurance plan rates include the total costs for 46 medical claims, ancillary and administrative costs, and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) 47 funding for the Plan Options; 48 49 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that beginning January 1, 2027, the employer 50 contribution amounts for the County’s health insurance plans for all full-time employees shall 51 be equal to an overall 5% increase from the health plan cost in the 2026 budget, based on the 52 current approved staffing as detailed on the Position Based Budgeting (PBB) Reports provided 53 to Department Heads in June 2026; and 54 55 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator recommends the plan design 56 and estimated total monthly costs illustrated in Graph #2 for the 2027 health insurance plan; 57 58 and; 59 60 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no later than December 8, 2026, the County Administrator 61 will provide a report to the County Board that provides the actual total cost for the County’s 62 health insurance plan beginning January 1, 2027, for all full-time employees, if, after receiving 63 the final stop loss premiums in November it is determined that health plan costs are more than 64 what is stated in the financial impact section below; and 65 66 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all full-time general municipal employees will continue to 67 receive an HRA in the amount of $500 per person, up to 4 maximum per family ($2,000); and 68 69 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all full-time public safety employees covered under the Page 74 of 122 Resolution No. 27-26 Res. 27-26: Resolution to Establish Health Insurance Plan Funding for 2027 - Andy Albarado 70 WPPA collective bargaining agreement will receive the same premiums, plan design and HRA as 71 all full-time general municipal employees; and 72 73 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that HRA funds shall be prorated due to mid-year elections, 74 qualifying events, or termination continuation with distributions on a quarterly basis; and 75 76 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2027 monthly retiree contribution amounts for the 77 County’s Health Program Plan for retirees currently on the plan prior to December 31, 2022 are 78 illustrated in Graph #3: 79 80 81 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 82 83 Financial Impact 84 85 2027 Budget per June 2026 PBB (Personnel Based Budget) - $9,198,396 86 87 2027 Estimated Employee and COBRA/Retiree Contributions - $615,800 88 89 Signatures 90 Approved as to Form: 91 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 92 Page 75 of 122 Statement of Explanation 28-26 Res. 28-26: Resolution to Convert One LTE Environmental Health Specialist to One Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist Position in the Department of Public Health as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Brittnay Fortuna 1 Passage of this resolution will convert one (1) Limited Term Employee (LTE) 2 Environmental Health Specialist position into one (1) part-time Environmental Health Specialist 3 position within the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Health, effective 4 January 3, 2027. The LTE Environmental Health Specialist, who currently works approximately 5 19 hours per week, will transition into a part-time position. Upon this transition, the LTE 6 Environmental Health Specialist position will subsequently be eliminated. 7 8 The position supports the Department’s expanding environmental health responsibilities, 9 including water laboratory operations, water quality monitoring, recreational water monitoring, 10 Food Safety and Recreational Licensing (FSRL) inspections, and environmental health outreach 11 and education. 12 13 The Public Health Water Laboratory opened in 2023 to provide in-house bacteria testing 14 and expanded services in 2026 to include nitrate and surface (beach) water testing. Since 15 opening, demand for laboratory services has increased. 16 17 During 2023 and 2024, the water laboratory processed 124 private bacteria samples. In 18 2025, the laboratory processed 185 private bacteria samples while collecting 134 private nitrate 19 samples for analysis by an external laboratory. Beginning in January 2026, the Department 20 expanded laboratory services to process both bacteria and nitrate samples for private well 21 owners. Through the second quarter of 2026, the laboratory has already processed 136 22 bacteria samples and 128 nitrate samples for private homeowners. 23 24 The Department also assumed responsibility for the Wisconsin Department of Natural 25 Resources (DNR) Transient Non-Community Well Water (TNC) Program in 2023. The number of 26 regulated facilities increased from 172 in 2023 to 189 by the end of 2025. During the 2025 27 program year, Department staff collected 320 bacteria samples and 207 nitrate samples 28 through the TNC program. 29 30 Recent revisions to Wisconsin’s lodging regulations (Wisconsin Administrative Code §§ 31 ATCP 72.15 - Health and Safety Standard and 72.16 – Water Supply; Water Systems and 32 Plumbing) have further increased the Department’s workload by requiring all licensed Tourist 33 Rooming Houses served by private wells to submit annual bacteria and nitrate water samples. 34 As of the second quarter of 2026, Chippewa County licenses 169 lodging facilities (hotels, 35 motels, TRHs), including 145 Tourist Rooming Houses. 36 37 Growth has also occurred across the Department's Food Safety and Recreational Licensing 38 Program. As of the end of 2025, the Department regulated 773 licensed facilities. As of the 39 second quarter of 2026, that number has increased to 826 active licensed facilities. In addition, Page 76 of 122 Resolution No. 28-26 Res. 28-26: Resolution to Convert One LTE Environmental Health Specialist to One Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist Position in the Department of Public Health as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Brittnay Fortuna 40 Environmental Health staff completed 23 pre-inspections during the first quarter of 2026 and 41 57 additional pre-inspections during the second quarter to accommodate new businesses, 42 ownership changes, and licensing requests. 43 44 Overall inspection activity continues to increase. In 2025, Environmental Health staff 45 completed 637 inspections, including routine inspections, follow-up inspections, re-inspections, 46 and pre-inspections. Through the second quarter of 2026, staff have already completed 470 47 inspections and are projected to complete approximately 800 inspections by the end of the 48 year. 49 50 Converting the Environmental Health Specialist position from LTE to part-time and 51 increasing the position from 19 to approximately 24 hours per week will provide additional 52 capacity to meet increasing regulatory requirements, laboratory demand, inspection activity, 53 and community outreach efforts while improving continuity of services and retaining an 54 experienced employee trained in water laboratory operations and environmental health 55 inspections. 56 57 The part-time Environmental Health Specialist position will continue to be funded 58 primarily through a fee-for-service model. Revenues generated through water quality testing, 59 Food Safety and Recreational Licensing inspection fees, and other Environmental Health 60 services will help offset the increased personnel costs associated with the position. As 61 laboratory testing and inspection activities continue to grow, corresponding program revenues 62 are expected to increase. 63 64 Additionally, the Food Safety and Recreational Licensing Program maintains a non-lapsing 65 fund balance of approximately $178,485, which may be utilized, if necessary, to support 66 program operations and ensure continued delivery of environmental health services. 67 68 Water quality continues to be identified as a priority by Chippewa County residents and is 69 reflected within the County's Strategic Plan. Transitioning the Environmental Health Specialist 70 position to part-time will strengthen the Department's ability to respond to growing 71 environmental health demands and expand education and outreach efforts to protect the 72 health of Chippewa County residents. Page 77 of 122 Resolution No. 28-26 Res. 28-26: Resolution to Convert One LTE Environmental Health Specialist to One Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist Position in the Department of Public Health as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Brittnay Fortuna 73 WHEREAS, the Chippewa County Department of Public Health currently employs one LTE 74 (975 hours) Environmental Health Specialist to support water laboratory operations and 75 Environmental Health programs; and 76 77 WHEREAS, the Department's environmental health responsibilities have expanded 78 significantly through increased water quality testing, implementation of the Wisconsin 79 Department of Natural Resources Transient Non-Community Well Water Program, expanded 80 Food Safety and Recreational Licensing responsibilities, and increased inspection activity; and 81 82 WHEREAS, the County Water Laboratory has expanded from providing bacteria testing in 83 2023 to providing bacteria, nitrate, and surface water testing in 2026, resulting in continued 84 increases in laboratory workload; and 85 86 WHEREAS, recent changes to the Wisconsin Administrative Code require Tourist Rooming 87 Houses served by private wells to submit annual bacteria and nitrate water samples, further 88 increasing Department’s environmental health responsibilities; and 89 90 WHEREAS, the Department has experienced continued growth in licensed facilities, 91 inspection activity, and water quality services, creating an ongoing operational need for 92 additional Environmental Health Division staffing capacity; and 93 94 WHEREAS, the current LTE Environmental Health Specialist position is staffed at 95 approximately 19 hours per week, and the Department has determined that increasing the 96 position to approximately 24 hours per week Environmental Health Specialist position is 97 necessary to meet the growing demands of water laboratory operations, water quality 98 monitoring, Food Safety and Recreational Licensing inspections, and environmental health 99 outreach and education; and 100 101 WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Program operates under a fee-for-service model 102 whereby revenues generated through water quality testing and Food Safety and Recreational 103 Licensing inspections help support program operations, and the Food Safety and Recreational 104 Licensing Program maintains a non-lapsing fund balance of approximately $178,485 to provide 105 financial stability should additional support be necessary; 106 107 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2027, one (1) LTE 108 Environmental Health Specialist position is hereby eliminated and replaced with one (1) part- 109 time (1,044+) Environmental Health Specialist position within the Chippewa County 110 Department of Public Health; and 111 112 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the current LTE Environmental Health Specialist may 113 transition into the part-time Environmental Health Specialist position effective January 3, 2027; Page 78 of 122 Resolution No. 28-26 Res. 28-26: Resolution to Convert One LTE Environmental Health Specialist to One Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist Position in the Department of Public Health as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Brittnay Fortuna 114 and 115 116 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the part-time Environmental Health Specialist position 117 shall continue supporting the Department's environmental health responsibilities, including 118 water laboratory operations, water quality monitoring, environmental health outreach and 119 education, food safety inspections, recreational licensing inspections, and other environmental 120 health services; and 121 122 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funding for the part-time Environmental Health Specialist 123 position shall continue to be supported primarily through Environmental Health fee revenues 124 generated from water laboratory testing and Food Safety and Recreational Licensing Program 125 activities. As service demand continues to increase, additional fee revenue is expected to offset 126 the increased personnel costs associated with this position. Should additional funding be 127 necessary, the Department may utilize the Food Safety and Recreational Licensing Program's 128 non-lapsing fund balance in accordance with County financial policies. Should program 129 revenues no longer be sufficient to support the part-time Environmental Health Specialist 130 position, the position may be eliminated by the County Administrator. 131 132 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 133 134 Financial Impact 135 136 The conversion of one LTE Environmental Health Specialist position to one part-time (1,044+) 137 Environmental Health Specialist position will result in an estimated increase of $15,157 in 138 wages and benefits. 139 140 Current LTE Salary & Fringe $35,958 141 Proposed PT Salary & Fringe $51,115 142 Net Increase $15,157 143 144 Funding is supported through Environmental Health fee revenues (water laboratory services, 145 Food Safety and Recreational Licensing inspections, and related fee-for-service activities). 146 Food Safety and Recreational Licensing non-lapsing fund balance (approximately $178,485) 147 148 Signatures 149 Approved as to Form: 150 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 151 Page 79 of 122 Page 80 of 122 Page 81 of 122 Page 82 of 122 Page 83 of 122 Page 84 of 122 Page 85 of 122 Page 86 of 122 Page 87 of 122 Page 88 of 122 Page 89 of 122 Statement of Explanation 29-26 Res. 29-26: Resolution to Create One Part-Time Social Worker Position in the Department of Human Services, Mental Wellness & Recovery Division as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Bobbie Jaeger 1 The Department of Human Services is requesting the creation of one (1) part-time Social 2 Worker position within the Mental Wellness & Recovery Division to address the increasing 3 demand for Adult Protective Services (APS) and Adult at Risk responsibilities. 4 5 Under Wisconsin Statute 46.90, each county board is required to designate an Adult at 6 Risk Agency responsible for receiving, screening, investigating, and responding to reports 7 involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation of vulnerable older adults. The 8 Chippewa County Board has designated the Department of Human Services as the county’s 9 Adult at Risk Agency. These statutory responsibilities require timely assessment and 10 intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. 11 12 Chippewa County’s population continues to age, with approximately 21% of residents 13 now age 65 or older. As the aging population has grown, the number of screened-in Adult at 14 Risk referrals has increased by 39.3% between 2018 and 2025. During this same period, staffing 15 dedicated to Adult Protective Services remained unchanged at 2.0 FTE social workers. 16 17 This sustained increase in workload has placed significant demands on existing staff and 18 limits the department’s ability to maintain timely response times while continuing to provide 19 comprehensive case management and protective services. The requested part-time Social 20 Worker position will help align staffing with current service demands, support compliance with 21 state statutory requirements, and strengthen the department’s ability to protect vulnerable 22 adults in Chippewa County. 23 24 The position is proposed as a part-time position (1,044 hours) in recognition of current 25 fiscal constraints while still providing meaningful additional capacity to address increasing 26 caseloads. The position will be funded entirely through County levy beginning with the 2027 27 budget. 28 29 Approval of this resolution will enhance the department’s ability to meet its statutory 30 obligations, improve service delivery, and proactively respond to the needs of Chippewa 31 County’s growing older adult population. Page 90 of 122 Resolution No. 29-26 Res. 29-26: Resolution to Create One Part-Time Social Worker Position in the Department of Human Services, Mental Wellness & Recovery Division as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Bobbie Jaeger 32 WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 46.90, the Chippewa County Board has 33 designated the Department of Human Services as the county’s Adult at Risk agency, responsible 34 for receiving, screening, investigating, and responding to reports involving vulnerable older 35 adults; and 36 37 WHEREAS, the population of individuals age 65 and older now represents approximately 38 21% of Chippewa County’s total population and is projected to continue increasing in the 39 coming years; and 40 41 WHEREAS, the demand for Adult Protective Services has increased substantially, with 42 screened-in Adult at Risk referrals increasing from 14.9% in 2018 to 54.2% in 2025; and 43 44 WHEREAS, despite this significant increase in workload, staffing assigned to Adult 45 Protective Services has remained unchanged at 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) social workers; 46 and 47 48 WHEREAS, maintaining adequate staffing is essential to ensure timely response to reports, 49 compliance with state statutory responsibilities, protection of vulnerable adults, and continued 50 delivery of quality services to Chippewa County residents; and 51 52 WHEREAS, the Health & Human Services Board has reviewed the current workload and 53 staffing needs and recommends the creation of an additional part-time Social Worker position 54 within the Mental Wellness & Recovery Division; 55 56 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors 57 hereby authorizes the creation of one (1) part-time Social Worker position (1,044 hours) within 58 the Department of Human Services, Mental Wellness & Recovery Division; and 59 60 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position shall be funded entirely through County levy 61 beginning with the 2027 budget; and 62 63 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purpose of this position is to address the increasing 64 demand for Adult at Risk services resulting from the county’s aging population, increased 65 referral volume, and statutory responsibilities under Wisconsin Statutes Section 46.90. 66 67 Forwarded to the County Board by the Executive Committee. 68 69 Financial Impact 70 71 Funded entirely with County tax levy 72 Wages and Benefits $41,969 to $45,494 Page 91 of 122 Resolution No. 29-26 Res. 29-26: Resolution to Create One Part-Time Social Worker Position in the Department of Human Services, Mental Wellness & Recovery Division as Part of the 2027 Budget - Andy Albarado/Bobbie Jaeger 73 74 Signatures 75 Approved as to Form: 76 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 77 Page 92 of 122 Page 93 of 122 Page 94 of 122 Page 95 of 122 Page 96 of 122 Page 97 of 122 Page 98 of 122 Page 99 of 122 Page 100 of 122 Page 101 of 122 Statement of Explanation 30-26 Res. 30 -26: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of Land for Addition to the County Forest and Use of Non-Lapsing Fund Balance and State Grants to Complete the Acquisition - Matt Hansen 1 This resolution authorizes the acquisition of approximately 40 acres located within the 2 Chippewa County Forest Blocking Boundary (see the attached Map). The acquisition will 3 perpetually provide forest products to the local economy, consolidate county ownership, 4 improve access to existing county forest, and increase land available for public outdoor 5 recreation. Once acquired, the parcel will be enrolled with the Wisconsin Department of 6 Natural Resources under the County Forest Law pursuant to Wis. Stat. §28.11. 7 8 If approved, this resolution will authorize the use of $61,605.00 of non-lapsing fund balance 9 from the Type B Tax Deed Proceeds account (100-50-56205) pursuant to the County’s “Policy 10 for use of Fund Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts”. Use of this non-lapsing fund balance will 11 leverage a grant from the State of Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund in the amount 12 of $61,605.00. Page 102 of 122 Resolution No. 30-26 Res. 30 -26: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of Land for Addition to the County Forest and Use of Non-Lapsing Fund Balance and State Grants to Complete the Acquisition - Matt Hansen 13 WHEREAS, Chippewa County Code of Ordinances sec. 16-4(1) authorizes the County Land 14 Conservation and Forest Management Committee to acquire lands within county forest by 15 purchase, gift or bequest, or by exchange of county-owned lands outside such areas for the 16 purpose of blocking the forest for better administration; and 17 18 WHEREAS, Chippewa County has adopted the 2021-2035 County Forest Comprehensive 19 Land Use Plan which identifies the action of consolidating and blocking lands within the 20 established county forest as an objective of the County’s forest management activities; and 21 22 WHEREAS, Lawrence & Lynn Wilson have presented to the County an Offer To Purchase 23 real property owned by them as husband and wife, survivorship marital property and described 24 and depicted in the attached Exhibit A for the fair market value of $120,000; and 25 26 WHEREAS, said real property is within the County Forest Blocking Boundary; and 27 28 WHEREAS, the acquisition of said real property would perpetually provide forest products 29 to the local economy, consolidate and block county ownership, improve access to county land, 30 and add additional land for public outdoor recreation; and 31 32 WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has offered grant funding, in 33 an amount of $61,605, through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program grant program 34 pursuant to Wis. Stat. §23.0953; and 35 36 WHEREAS, the Land Conservation and Forest Management Committee has immediate 37 access to sufficient funds to complete the transaction; 38 39 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that acquisition of the above-described real property 40 owned by Lawrence & Lynn Wilson for the purchase price of $120,000 is hereby approved; and 41 42 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that use of $61,605 of non-lapsing fund balance from the Type 43 B Tax Deed Proceeds account (100-50-56205) pursuant to the County’s “Policy for use of Fund 44 Balance/Non-Lapsing Accounts” is hereby authorized; and 45 46 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Corporation Counsel Division is authorized to prepare 47 any and all documents necessary to proceed with the acquisition of the real property; and 48 49 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter a 50 grant contract with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to secure grant funding; 51 and 52 53 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator and County Clerk are authorized Page 103 of 122 Resolution No. 30-26 Res. 30 -26: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition of Land for Addition to the County Forest and Use of Non-Lapsing Fund Balance and State Grants to Complete the Acquisition - Matt Hansen 54 to execute all documents necessary to complete the acquisition and enroll the property under 55 the County Forest Law pursuant to Wis. Stat §28.11(4). 56 57 Forwarded to the County Board by the Land Conservation & Forest Management Committee. 58 59 Financial Impact 60 61 Purchase Price $ 120,000.00 62 Acquisition Costs $ 3,210.00 63 Total Expense $ 123,210.00 64 65 Chippewa County Tax Levy $ 0.00 66 Type B Tax Deed Proceeds (100-50-56205) $ 61,605.00 67 State Knowles Nelson Stewardship Grant (SCF3-1032) $ 61,605.00 68 Total Revenue $ 123,210.00 69 70 The total real estate tax for 2025 was $720.47. 71 72 Acquisition by the County will result in an increase in state aid payments to the school district, 73 Town, and County, and stumpage revenue that will be collected and distributed to the County 74 and Town from annual stumpage revenue generated from County Forest timber harvests. 75 76 Signatures 77 Approved as to Form: 78 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 79 Page 104 of 122 Disclaimer: This map is a compilation of records as they appear in the Chippewa County Offices affecting the area shown and is to be used only for reference purposes. Map Printed 10/28/2025 Scale = 1:10987' EXHIBIT A Page 105 of 122 167TH ST 165TH ST CTY TK M Lawrence & Lynn Wilson SENW Sec 23 T 32N R8W Legend Wilson County Forest CHIPPEWA CO Parcels Roads Page 106 of 122 Exhibit A Legal Description The Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of Section 23, T32N R8W, Town of Sampson, Chippewa County, Wisconsin Parcel ID No.: 23208-2324-00000000 Page 107 of 122 Statement of Explanation ORD. 10-26 Ord. 10-26: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances to Adopt a Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development - First Reading - Doug Clary 1 The proposed amendment to Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances 2 (the “County Zoning Ordinance”) would establish a temporary twelve (12) month moratorium 3 on the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of permits or other approvals for data 4 centers. The temporary moratorium is intended to preserve the current zoning status quo while 5 the County studies the land use, infrastructure, environmental, health, and public safety 6 impacts associated with data centers and prepares comprehensive zoning regulations 7 addressing their location, construction, operation, expansion, maintenance, and 8 decommissioning. 9 10 Data centers present unique impacts not specifically addressed in the current County 11 Zoning Ordinance, including specialized electrical and utility infrastructure, noise, lighting, 12 traffic, water use, wastewater, stormwater, emergency response needs, hazardous materials, 13 and compatibility with surrounding uses. The temporary moratorium will allow the County to 14 consult with stakeholders, consider potential appropriate locations and development 15 standards, and complete any necessary amendments to the County Comprehensive Plan and 16 comprehensive zoning regulations before new data center applications proceed. Page 108 of 122 Ordinance No. ORD. 10-26 Ord. 10-26: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances to Adopt a Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development - First Reading - Doug Clary 17 SEE ATTACHMENT 18 19 Financial Impact 20 By passage of these ordinance amendments, there is no fiscal impact to Chippewa 21 County. 22 23 Signatures 24 Approved as to Form: 25 County Administrator Finance Director Corporation Counsel 26 Page 109 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 1 of 6 ORD. XX-26 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70 OF THE CHIPPEWA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT 1. That sec�on 70-9 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances is hereby created as follows: Sec. 70-9 Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development (a) Recitals. The following r ecitals are true and accurate, and are therefore incorporated herein as findings of fact and shall be used not just for reference: WHEREAS, the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors ( “County Board”) has the authority to enact zoning regula�ons and adopt interim measures to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 59.03, Wis. Stat. § 59.69(4) , and other applicable provisions of Wisconsin law; and WHEREAS, recent technological advancements have significantly increased the demand for data centers and associated infrastructure suppor�ng cloud compu�ng, ar�ficial intelligence, digital communica�ons, electronic commerce, financial services, governmental opera�ons, scien�fic research, and other data processing ac�vi�es; and WHEREAS, modern data centers are substan�ally different from tradi�onal commercial, industrial, and other manufacturing buildings because data centers o�en require extensive and unique electrical infrastructure, high -capacity transmission facili�es, substa�ons, backup genera�on systems, batery energy storage systems, cooling equipment, fiber op�c infrastructure, specialized water supply systems and wastewater facili�es, and other specialized improvements necessary for con�nuous opera�on; and WHEREAS, construc�on and opera�on of a data center in Chippewa County may require substan�al public and private infrastructure improvements, including roadway improvements, u�lity extensions, electrical substa�ons, transmission lines, telecommunica�ons facili�es, and emergency service capabili�es that are not currently addressed by the exis�ng Chippewa County Code of Ordinances (“County Ordinances”); and WHEREAS, data centers may create general land use impacts but, due to the par�cular nature of a proposed data center, may also create unique impacts that are not addressed in the County Ordinances, including unique impacts involving noise from mechanical cooling equipment and emergency generators, exterior ligh�ng, visual impacts, construc�on traffic, water consump�on, wastewater genera�on, stormwater management, emergency response planning, hazardous materials, fire su ppression Page 110 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 2 of 6 systems, and compa�bility with neighboring residen�al, agricultural, commercial, and industrial proper�es; and WHEREAS, associated infrastructure serving a data center may extend well beyond the principal building and may include electrical substa�ons, transmission facili�es, batery energy storage systems, cooling towers, water storage facili�es, wastewater treatment equipment, fuel storage, fiber op�c infrastructure, security improvements, and other accessory structures necessary for opera�on of a data center; and WHEREAS, Chapter 70 of the Chippewa County Code of Ordinances (“County Zoning Ordinance”), presently contains no specific defini�on of a Data Center (as defined herein) and do es not establish zoning districts, permi�ng procedures, development standards, setback requirements, landscaping standards, noise limita�ons, buffering requirements, decommissioning requirements, financial assurance requirements, or other regula�ons spec ifically applicable to data centers, and the unique impacts of use that may result from a data center within Chippewa County; and WHEREAS, allowing applica�ons for data centers to proceed before comprehensive zoning regula�ons are considered and adopted could result in inconsistent land use decisions, insufficient development standards, conflicts with surrounding land uses, increased demands on public infrastructure, and impacts to the health, safety, and general welfare of Chippewa County’s residents, natural resources, property, businesses and visitors; and WHEREAS, the County Board has discussed whether it is in the public interest to temporarily preserve the status quo rela�ng to data center construc�on and use in Chippewa County while Chippewa County: (a) researches the land use, environmental, health, and other impacts of data centers; (b) consults with other coun�es and municipali�es, u�li�es, emergency responders, property owners, planning professionals, environmental agencies, and other stakeholders regarding the poten�al impacts of data centers in Chippewa County; (c) determines whether any certain areas should be designated for a data center if a data center is determined to require special regula�ons; and (d) prepares any required amendment to the Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan and comprehensive zoning regula�ons addressing the loca�on, construc�on, opera�on, expansion, maintenance, and decommissioning of data centers within Chippewa County; and WHEREAS, the County Board intends that this temporary moratorium shall not prohibit future data centers in Chippewa County , but rather provide sufficient �me to develop objec�ve, reasonable, and legally defensible land use regula�ons that provide Page 111 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 3 of 6 certainty to both the public and prospec�ve applicants while protec�ng the public health, safety, and general welfare from the poten�al impacts of a data center in Chippewa County; and WHEREAS, the County Board has discussed the appropriate �meframe for a temporary moratorium, and whether a twelve (12) month temporary moratorium is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare, during which there will be a moratorium upon the considera�on of any applica�on to develop, construct or operate a data center and/or issuance of any permits or approvals for data centers; and WHEREAS, the County Board has discussed whether a twelve (12) month temporary moratorium is reasonably necessary to allow adequate �me for research, ordinance prepara�on, public review, town board recommenda�ons, the County Planning and Zoning Commitee (“Commitee”) considera�on, legal counsel review, County Board considera�on and ac�on, and implementa�on of comprehensive regula�ons governing data centers. (b) Declaration of Moratorium. There is hereby imposed a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of any applica�on to construct or operate any Data Center (as defined herein), and considera�on and/or issuance of any zoning permit, building permit, condi�onal use permit, or zoning approval for a Data Center under any part of the County Ordinances or any other provision of applicable law. The temporary moratorium set forth shall be referred to herein as the “Moratorium”. (1) Definition. For purposes of this Moratorium, “Data Center” means a building, campus, or group of buildings used for the primary purpose of cloud compu�ng, ar�ficial intelligence compu�ng, digital storage, networking, internet hos�ng, coloca�on services, cryptocurrency processing, high -performance compu�ng, or other electronic data processing ac�vi�es, together with all associated infrastructure necessary for opera�on of which the total square feet exceeds 20,000 square feet . Associated infrastructure includes any building, facility, equipment or improvement (temporary or permanent) that is reasonably necessary for the construc�on, opera�on, maintenance, expansion, or decommissioning of a Data Center, including but not limited to: server buildings and suppor�ng structures; electrical substa�ons; electrical transmission and distribu�on facili�es; batery energy storage systems (BESS); emergency backup generators; fuel storage facili�es; cooling equipment and cooling towers; chilled water systems; water supply and storage facili�es; wastewater collec�on and treatment facili�es; fiber op�c infrastructure; telecommunica�ons equipment; Page 112 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 4 of 6 security buildings and fencing; parking, loading, and access roads; and any other infrastructure constructed primarily to support the opera�on of a Data Center. (2) Exceptions to the Moratorium. This Moratorium shall not apply to: a. Rou�ne maintenance or repair of exis�ng legally established facili�es. b. Server rooms or computer equipment accessory to an exis�ng principal use that does not meet the defini�on of a Data Center. c. Public safety communica�on facili�es owned or operated by a governmental en�ty. d. U�lity facili�es, energy genera�on facili�es, and energy storage facili�es that are not constructed solely or primarily to serve a proposed Data Center. (3) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to authorize any use otherwise prohibited under the County Ordinances. (c) Purpose. The purpose of this Moratorium is to preserve the status quo while Chippewa County researches, evaluates, and develops comprehensive plans and zoning regula�ons governing the si�ng, construc�on, opera�on, expansion, maintenance, and decommissioning of Data Centers in order to preserve and protect public health, safety and general welfare. (d) Authority. This Moratorium is adopted pursuant to the authority granted to coun�es under Wis. Stat. § 59.03 , Wis. Stat. § 59.69 (4), and any other applicable provisions of Wisconsin law authorizing coun�es to regulate land use and adopt temporary moratoriums to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare. The County Board finds that adop�on of this Moratorium cons�tutes a reasonable exercise of its police powers and zoning authority for the preserva�on and protec�on of the public health, safety and general welfare of Chippewa County’s residents, natural resources, property, businesses and visitors. (e) Duration of Moratorium . The moratorium set forth in this Moratorium shall become effec�ve upon adop�on and publica�on as required by law, and shall remain in effect for a period of twelve (12) months, unless sooner repealed, modified, superseded, or replaced by ac�on of the County Board. The moratorium set forth in this Moratorium shall automa�cally terminate upon the effec�ve date of an ordinance establishing permanent zoning regula�ons governing Data Centers regardless of whether the full ten-month period has elapsed , unless otherwise determined by the County Board. Page 113 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 5 of 6 The County Board reserves the right to amend this Moratorium as permited by Wisconsin law if it determines such amendment is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare or to facilitate implementa�on of permanent zoning regula�ons. (f) Direction to Develop Data Center Regulations. During the period of this Moratorium, the Commitee, and the Chippewa County Director of Planning and Zoning (the “Administrator”), or the Administrator’s delegate(s), are directed to research and dra� an amendment to the County Zoning O rdinance, to be presented to the County Board, providing comprehensive and appropriate regula�ons of Data Centers to protect the health, safety and general welfare of Chippewa County’s residents, natural resources, property, businesses, visitors and the public from the poten�al impacts of Data Center construc�on and opera�on in Chippewa County. It is the inten�on of the County Board to amend the Chippewa County Comprehensive Plan and the County Zoning Ordinance by adop�ng an amendment to the exis�ng County Comprehensive Plan and County Zoning Ordinance to address the si�ng and regula�ons for the development and use of Data Centers, before the expira�on of the moratorium set forth in this Moratorium. (g) Subjects for Consideration. In preparing an amendment to the exis�ng County Comprehensive Plan and County Zoning Ordinance, the Commitee and the Administrator shall review the possible impacts that Data Centers may have on the health, safety and general welfare of the residents, natural resources, property, businesses and visitors of Chippewa County. The Administrator may, in his or her discre�on, consult with other coun�es and municipali�es, review and research appropriate studies and informa�on pertaining to data centers, associated infrastructure, si�ng impacts, land use impacts, and other impacts, and then report back to the Commitee. The Administrator may also, in his or her discre�on, consult with any professionals, experts or scholars with knowledge about the possible impacts of these systems, including but not limited to engineers, lawyers, law enforcement officers, fire fighters and those with specialized knowledge in the fields of data storage facili�es’ poten�al impacts on the human environment, geology, soils, air and water quality and conserva�on, emergency response, or other public health or environmental protec�on issues, and then report back to the Commitee. The Commitee shall provide opportuni�es for public par�cipa�on in its review process, and consider the public health, safety and general welfare of Chippewa County’s residents, natural resources, wildlife, property, businesses and visitors throughout the process. (h) Severability. If a sec�on, subsec�on, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Moratorium is declared uncons�tu�onal or invalid for any reason by any court of competent jurisdic�on, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining por�ons of this Moratorium. Page 114 of 122 Dated: August 4, 2026 Page 6 of 6 (i) Construction. If the provisions of this Moratorium are found to be inconsistent with other provisions of this ordinance or any County Ordinances, the provisions of this Moratorium are deemed to control. 2. That this ordinance amendment shall take effect upon passage and publica�on. Forwarded to the County Board by the Planning & Zoning Commitee. Page 115 of 122 08/03/2026 Chairman and members of the Planning and Zoning Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to comment today on the proposed Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development. My name is Jesse Singerhouse, and I am the General Manager/CEO of Dunn Energy Cooperative. We serve many members on the western edge of Chippewa County, and we have been actively involved with economic development in the region for many years. Our Cooperative has nearly 11,000 accounts, and we are governed by a local board of directors made up of members of our Cooperative. We understand and respect the County's desire to take time to develop thoughtful regulations around data center development. If the County believes it needs additional time to study land use, noise, screening, setbacks, water consumption, emergency response, and other community impacts, a temporary pause may be a reasonable approach. We appreciate the opportunity to have input into your discussion. We have concerns with the extremely broad definition of “associated infrastructure” contained in the proposed moratorium. As drafted, the moratorium extends beyond the primary data center building and includes electrical substations, transmission facilities, distribution facilities, battery storage, fiber infrastructure, and other general infrastructure needed to serve the facility. Our grid infrastructure is not always built solely for a data center or other large users. In many cases, electrical grid improvements/additions strengthen the electric grid for existing homes, farms, businesses, and schools, and sets the stage for future economic development opportunities in our area. A new substation or transmission upgrade constructed for one project may also improve reliability, add capacity for local businesses, support future manufacturing growth, reduce outage impacts, and provide benefits to current Cooperative members. By including associated infrastructure in the moratorium, the County may unintentionally restrict projects that serve broader public purposes. Page 116 of 122 I would encourage the Committee to consider narrowing the moratorium language so that it focuses on the principal data center facility itself rather than electrical infrastructure that may have multiple community benefits. Dunn Energy Cooperative already has significant processes in place to protect our members. Large customers are required to pay 100% of the costs they incur from any electrical system upgrade. We also utilize cost-of-service studies, service agreements, and other financial protections to ensure that new loads do not unfairly shift costs to existing members. That responsibility rests with our local Cooperative, while land-use decisions appropriately rest with local government. We believe the best outcome is a clear ordinance that addresses legitimate community concerns while avoiding unintended consequences for electric reliability, economic development, and future infrastructure investment. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, General Manager/CEO Dunn Energy Cooperative Page 117 of 122 August 3, 2026 To: Planning and Zoning Committee of Chippewa County, WI County Board of Supervisors of Chippewa County, WI From: Patricia J. Popple-Lifelong City of Chippewa Falls Resident 561 Summit Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Having worked on the frac sand mining issues both as citizen of the City and County Resident along with involvement regionally, statewide and nationally on the hydraulic fracturing issues since 2008, I am well aware of the issues generated by the oil, gas, mining interests and their influence on local people to make them believe that all is well and that health and environmental issues will cause no harm to locals or to those downstream from those locals. I have followed the trends and the key issue involves downplaying the sustainable solutions to the increasing concerns we all have about global climate change and increasing the use of fossil fuels in data centers with perhaps more than 5000 locations burning natural gas, diesel fuel, and other petroleum based products along with nuclear generators as a back up so the federal government can operate a “golden dome” to prevent nuclear attacks from foreigners. The recommendation for a moratorium to allow all county officials to study the issues is meritorious. The recommended time for study is 10 months. Ten months is not an adequate time to allow for in-depth research, consultation with experts, and discovery along with discussion is not enough time to allow for the preparation of materials/ordinances that would protect our citizens from the long laundry list of concerns that have been spelled out in the note from the Chair of the County Board of Supervisors. Specifics are needed so all people can have information at their finger-tips in order to make decisions that protect the air quality, the water quality, the waste products emitted from these huge operations, the noise levels generated and the protection of valuable farm lands so crucial to Chippewa County’s future. Minimally, those preparing for moratoriums are asking for 18 months of time, and the county must have a longer time if they are to do an adequate job of preparing ordinances that consider the many facts of concern about data centers being put forth all over the USA! Please use all of your intelligence, your problem solving minds and efforts to work toward an 18 month moratorium as a minimum target for the zoned towns; allow municipalities and villages as well as un-zoned towns to participate in your study committees. All citizens and all living beings and soil need the health, environmental and safety assistance that is possible before this industry can become a part of what we might endorse in the totality of what is known as Chippewa County. Data Center issues are extremely complicated! Page 118 of 122 Patricia J. Popple Page 119 of 122 August 3, 2026 Chairman and members of the Planning and Zoning Committee, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative (ECEC) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development. ECEC has served safe, affordable, and reliable electricity to rural residents of Chippewa County and seven other counties for nearly 90 years. We support local government’s goal of studying the impacts of data centers when faced with adopting new zoning rules. ECEC respectfully asks the committee to make additional considerations when finalizing the moratorium details. • Clarify “associated infrastructure” language to focus on the data center facility, which will allow consideration for the electrical infrastructure bringing other community benefits • Further define the 20,000 square foot limit • Mandate input from outside experts and stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of a project We share the county's goal of protecting our community. Under our large-load service requirements, data centers must cover the total incremental cost of their power needs. We do not allow cost shifting to our residential or small-business members. We plan to mitigate long-term financial risk by requiring detailed service and interconnection agreements and upfront financial collateral. During the interconnection process, ECEC works in tandem with our wholesale power provider, Dairyland Power Cooperative, to ensure there is enough capacity to serve these loads. It is important to note that a large, predictable electric load has positive impacts on an energy grid, including the ability to stabilize rates and optimize the efficiency of our electrical system. We look forward to partnering with the county to ensure any future development happens on our community's terms. Regards, Monica Obrycki, President and CEO Eau Claire Energy Cooperative 8214 US Hwy 12 · PO Box 368 Fall Creek, WI 54742 (715) 832-1603 | (800) 927-5090 www.ecec.com Page 120 of 122 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative • 317 South 8th Street • P.O. Box 575 • Cornell, WI 54732 Phone: 715.239.6800 • Email: cvec@cve.coop • Fax: 715.239.4290 • www.cvecoop.com To Chippewa County Board: Chippewa Valley Electric has served rural Chippewa County for nearly 90 years. We are governed by a seven-member board of local residents, and we have a strict duty to do what is best for our 7,000 member-owners. We support the county’s goal of studying data center impacts before adopting permanent zoning rules. I am here today not to oppose a study, but to provide grid facts and ask the Committee to tighten the language of this moratorium before adoption. As written, the current definition creates severe technical ambiguities that could unintentionally harm local agriculture, manufacturing, and grid reliability. To understand why, we have to look at how the electrical grid works. Think of electricity like plumbing. "Energy" is the total water you use all day. "Demand" is the speed of the flow at its peak—like cranking every single faucet wide open at the exact same time. Because our cooperative primarily serves residential homes, our grid demand is driven entirely by weather extremes. When it hits sub-zero temperatures in the winter or a heatwave in summer, residential usage spikes significantly. Our system must be engineered and built to survive these brief, split-second peaks. But here is the critical piece: those peak demand days account for only one to two percent of the entire year. This means for the other 98 to 99 percent of the time, our cooperative sits on built -out, unused electrical capacity. Basic cooperative economics dictates that if we leave that grid infrastructure sitting empty, our residential member-owners bear the full cost of maintaining it. That is why our core goal has been to actively attract large, consistent electrical loads to our lines. A large load provides a crucial balance to our grid. Their energy use stays steady all year long, regardless of the weather. That predictable, year-round revenue directly offsets the fixed operating costs of the entire cooperative, stabilizing the grid and directly lowering the financial burden on everyday families. In short: large loads keep utility rates affordable. While the ordinance’s recitals justify this moratorium based on electrical and grid impacts, we must be incredibly careful how we define a "data center." My initial inclination was to suggest a megawatt threshold. However, setting a hard power limit in a county zoning ordinance sets a dangerous precedent. If a threshold is set low—say five or ten megawatts—we risk giving the County unintentional control over grid development. Protecting our utility ratepayers is the responsibility of our democratically elected co-op board, not the County Board. Furthermore, cooperatives maintain a strict privacy policy: we do not share a member's individual load size or kilowatt demand. Page 121 of 122 This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If we embed low power thresholds into county zoning, we inadvertently hand the community a tool to oppose future, non-data center manufacturing projects that our local economy desperately needs. Instead of power limits, the definition must target the physical use itself. The current draft relies entirely on a physical footprint exceeding 20,000 square feet. This means a low-power agricultural storage building could inadvertently become subject to the moratorium, while a small, hyper-dense facility bypasses it entirely. This is the exact opposite of what the county is trying to target. Even more concerning is the broad inclusion of "associated infrastructure." The electrical infrastructure built to serve a new commercial site—such as substations or transmission lines—does not exist in a vacuum. That very same infrastructure builds loop-routing and redundancy into our system. It allows us to back-feed power during major storms, speeding up outage recovery for hundreds of surrounding residential families. Freezing "associated infrastructure" directly threatens grid improvements that benefit everyone. To ensure this study period is effective and safe for our community, Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative formally asks the Committee to make five adjustments to the ordinance: 1. Protect Grid Upgrades: Explicitly exempt utility-owned transmission lines, distribution lines, and substation infrastructure from the definition of "associated infrastructure" so grid reliability upgrades are not halted. 2. Narrow the Use Definitions: Define "primary purpose" and narrow "data processing" using standard NAICS commercial codes so it explicitly targets third-party commercial data operations, completely protecting our local farmers and manufacturers. 3. Clarify the Building Footprint: Specify that the 20,000 square-foot limit applies strictly to the main building envelope, not aggregated lot features like roads or fences. 4. Mandate Public and Utility Input: Change the language in subsection (g) from "may" to "shall," making utility and expert stakeholder consultation a mandatory step with defined milestones during the study. 5. Confirm Authority: Place written confirmation from Corporation Counsel into the record ensuring that this permit freeze is properly authorized under Wisconsin Statutes, given the strict statutory limits on "development moratoriums." Monitoring grid capacity is what we do every day. We look forward to collaborating with the County during this study process to protect both our electrical grid and our local economy. Thank you for your time and leadership. Russ Falkenberg President/CEO Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative 317 South 8th Street Cornell, WI 54732 e-mail: russ@cve.coop phone: 715.239.6800 Page 122 of 122