Executive/Operations Committee - Updated Packet — Agenda Packet

PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING AGENDA EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 5:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 744 210 190, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221506698716148?p=uNccXEHRF10dta1ACI Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage REPORTS 1. Corporation Counsel — 2027 Draft Budget, Office Operations and Activities 2. County Clerk — Quarter 2 2026 Budget Report, 2027 Draft County Board and County Clerk Budget, Office Operations and Activities 3. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. July 7, 2026 Minutes CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS 5. Appointment of Kari Sittig as a citizen member to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 6. Appointment of Anthony Luchinni as a citizen member to the Traffic Safety Commission for the remainder of a four-year term expiring April 17, 2028 7. Appointment of Andrea Krantz to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 8. Appointment of Kristen Johnson to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 9. Appointment of Paul Bushmaker as a citizen member to the Traffic Safety Commission for a four-year term expiring April 15, 2030 DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 10. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Requests to Attend Special Meeting 11. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Special Meeting Reports/Payment Authorization Requests 12. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Revising Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 3.1.17, Resulting in the Addition of a Citizen Member to the Land and Water Conservation Committee Page 1 of 30 Executive/Operations Committee Meeting Agenda August 4, 2026 Page 2 of 2 13. Discussion Only Re: Agenda request to discuss 3.1.47 (1)(a)-(d) regarding video conferencing 14. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Update of Strategic Plan for 2026 - Portage County, WI | Official Website NEXT MEETING DATE September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Notice: Any person who has special needs and plans on attending this meeting in-person or remotely should contact the Facilities Office at 715-346-1598 as soon as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made. Notice: Remote comment by the public during the meeting will be at the discretion of the Chair. Notice: A quorum of the Portage County Board of Supervisors, or any committee thereof, may be present at this meeting. Page 2 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 11:35 User: hickethd Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 1 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1181000043560 State Grants - Human Services -90,153.00 -84,443.00 -90,153.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-43560 CHIPS IV-E Reimbursement .27 127,200.00 -34,344.00 Based on 3 year average $127,200 * 27% (IV-E Reimb Rate) TPR IV-E Reimbursement .41 66,882.93 -27,422.00 Based on three year average $66882.93 * 41% (IV-E Reimb Rate) Child Support Cooperative Agreements .66 43,010.61 -28,387.00 Based on three year average 1181000046190 Other General Government Fees -4,500.00 -4,500.00 -4,500.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-46190 Guardianship Fees charged to 6.00 400.00 -2,400.00 non-indigent proposed wards at 400.00 per case. Planning & Zoning POWTS and Enforcement 12.00 175.00 -2,100.00 Fees charged to defendants. Fees are generally reimbursement of items our department paid for to file the lawsuit. 1181000048900 Other Miscellaneous Revenues -500.00 -500.00 -500.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-48900 Discovery Revenue 1.00 500.00 -500.00 Required to do discovery. 1181000052100 Professional Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52100- 1181000052110 Legal Services 7,500.00 4,500.00 7,500.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52110 Hired Legal Services 1.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 Legal Services to include occasional referrals to outside attorneys. 2025 amount due to anticipated or potential litigation and specialized legal services. 1181000052170 Reference/Background Checks .00 37.00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52170- 1181000052400 Repair & Maintenance Services 100.00 100.00 100.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52400 Repairs to office printer not through 1.00 100.00 100.00 County IT Required to pay for repair of printer that is not through managed print. Page 3 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 11:35 User: hickethd Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 2 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1181000052480 Computer Services - County IT 42,251.00 37,629.00 42,251.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52480 Annual IT Allocation 1.00 42,251.00 42,251.00 1181000052513 Land Surveying/Appraisals .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52513- 1181000052516 Interpreter Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52516- 1181000052518 Witness Fees 1,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52518- Lay and expert testimony in contested 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 litigation cases. We do not have a solid basis to predict with certainty which and how many cases will be contested. The trend seems to be down in 2024 from 2023, so we can adjust downward. 1181000052526 Transcripts 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52526- Trial and hearing transcripts. 1.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 While the 2024 trend is down, cases requiring transcripts are subject to quick fluctuation and increased demand. 1181000052528 Mediation Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52528- 1181000052599 Grant Revenue - Contra Account .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-52599 1181000053100 Office Supplies 1,000.00 400.00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53100 Office Supplies (paper, pads, pens, 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 post-its, file folders, legal pads, calendars, etc) Small furnishings such as organizational cabinet and monitor risers. 1181000053105 Office Equipment (< $5000) 500.00 200.00 500.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53105 New Office Chairs as quoted 1.00 500.00 500.00 1181000053115 Computer Equipment (< $5000) .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53115- Page 4 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 11:35 User: hickethd Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 3 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1181000053130 Postage & Shipping 1,229.00 1,229.00 1,229.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53130- Postage 1.00 1,229.00 1,229.00 1181000053140 Photocopying & Printing 2,406.00 2,706.00 2,406.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53140 Costs of copies for office use and 1.00 2,406.00 2,406.00 also for requests for discovery and open records requests; in addition copying and scanning CHIPS files and integrating into Corporation Counsel file system. 1181000053200 Publications Subscriptions & D 3,100.00 3,100.00 3,100.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53200 Law Books, Books Unbound annual fee, 1.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 and other legal publications. Annual update for online law books - eliminating costs of more expensive paper updates for law books. Also includes additional required manuals, books, etc. Increase for 2025 based on previous two years and increased cost for materials. Annual newspaper subscriptions 1.00 100.00 100.00 1181000053205 Publications .00 150.00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53205 1181000053208 Membership & Association Dues 2,540.00 1,140.00 2,540.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53208 State Bar Dues for each attorney 4.00 550.00 2,200.00 Portage County Bar Dues - 4 attorneys 4.00 50.00 200.00 @50. Annual membership dues for Portage County Bar Assoc Wis. Assoc. of COrp Counsel Dues 4 @35. 4.00 35.00 140.00 Annual WACCC dues - four attorneys 1181000053221 Legal Notices 4,500.00 2,500.00 4,500.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53221- Cost of service by publication in both 1.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 local and out of state newspapers. Used for CHIPS, TPR, and other legal service and notice fees. 1181000053222 Employment Advertising .00 800.00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53222- Page 5 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 11:35 User: hickethd Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 4 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1181000053230 Conference & Reg(In State) 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53230 Conferences for four attorneys (CLE 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 credits) and three staff; registration fees ONLY 1181000053255 Filing & Recording Fees 2,000.00 500.00 2,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53255- E-filing fee 1.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1181000053305 Mileage 1,000.00 300.00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53305 Mileage to and from conferences, and 1,428.00 .70 999.60 daily mileage to and from office at Ruth Gilfrey Approx annual mileage reimbursement for 7 employees for meetings mileage, conference mileage 1.00 .40 .40 1181000053306 Meals 90.00 90.00 90.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53306 Meals - conference and non-conference 45.00 2.00 90.00 related This amount was increased - in previous years meals had been included in the "Conferences" account. Also two additional positions have been added to our office. 1181000053307 Parking .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53307- 1181000053310 Lodging 686.00 450.00 686.00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-53310- Lodging for 7 staff at least one night 7.00 98.00 686.00 each per conference. 1181000055350 Rental Car .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-810-0000-0000-0000-0000-55350- BUDGET CEILING: -22,251.00 TOTALS: -22,251.00 -31,112.00 -22,251.00 .00 ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Hickethier, David ** Page 6 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 07/15/2026 08:52 User: rozumalj Program ID: glytdbud Page 1 FOR 2026 06 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 110 General 110 County Board 11110000 County Board 11110000 43300 Federal Grants - 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 48900 Other Miscellane 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 49300 Fund Balances Ap -50,000 0 -50,000 .00 .00 -50,000.00 .0%* 11110000 51130 Elected/Appointe 27,540 0 27,540 12,872.95 .00 14,667.05 46.7% 11110000 51305 FICA & Medicare 9,986 0 9,986 4,447.13 .00 5,538.87 44.5% 11110000 51400 Per Diem 103,000 0 103,000 40,479.99 .00 62,520.01 39.3% 11110000 51530 Worker's Compens 235 0 235 86.80 .00 148.20 36.9% 11110000 52100 Professional Ser 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 52110 Legal Services 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 52130 Accounting/Audit 75,000 0 75,000 .00 .00 75,000.00 .0% 11110000 52210 Telephone 107 0 107 58.74 .00 48.26 54.9% 11110000 52215 Cellular Service 327 0 327 136.25 .00 190.75 41.7% 11110000 52471 Software Licensi 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 52480 Computer Service 104,422 0 104,422 52,211.04 .00 52,210.96 50.0% 11110000 53100 Office Supplies 400 0 400 176.59 .00 223.41 44.1% 11110000 53105 Office Equipment 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 53115 Computer Equipme 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 53130 Postage & Shippi 47 0 47 87.21 .00 -40.21 185.6%* 11110000 53140 Photocopying & P 147 0 147 49.52 .00 97.48 33.7% 11110000 53200 Publications Sub 16,289 0 16,289 16,389.00 .00 -100.00 100.6%* 11110000 53221 Legal Notices 5,000 0 5,000 842.47 4,131.58 25.95 99.5% 11110000 53230 Conference & Reg 5,000 0 5,000 2,625.00 .00 2,375.00 52.5% 11110000 53231 Conference & Reg 1,000 0 1,000 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0% 11110000 53305 Mileage 22,000 0 22,000 5,840.75 .00 16,159.25 26.5% 11110000 53306 Meals 600 0 600 225.00 .00 375.00 37.5% 11110000 53307 Parking 50 0 50 40.00 .00 10.00 80.0% 11110000 53310 Lodging 6,000 0 6,000 1,488.00 .00 4,512.00 24.8% 11110000 53474 Catering Expense 0 0 0 908.67 .00 -908.67 100.0%* 11110000 57200 Grants & Donatio 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11110000 59100 Designated for F 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL County Board 327,150 0 327,150 138,965.11 4,131.58 184,053.31 43.7% TOTAL County Board 327,150 0 327,150 138,965.11 4,131.58 184,053.31 43.7% Page 7 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 07/15/2026 08:52 User: rozumalj Program ID: glytdbud Page 2 FOR 2026 06 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL TOTAL General 327,150 0 327,150 138,965.11 4,131.58 184,053.31 43.7% TOTAL REVENUES -50,000 0 -50,000 .00 .00 -50,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 377,150 0 377,150 138,965.11 4,131.58 234,053.31 GRAND TOTAL 327,150 0 327,150 138,965.11 4,131.58 184,053.31 43.7% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Rozumalski, Jennifer ** Page 8 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 07/15/2026 08:54 User: rozumalj Program ID: glytdbud Page 1 FOR 2026 06 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 110 General 120 County Clerk 11120000 County Clerk 11120000 44100 Business & Occup -1,225 0 -1,225 -160.00 .00 -1,065.00 13.1%* 11120000 44200 Nonbusiness Lice -20,625 0 -20,625 -7,430.00 .00 -13,195.00 36.0%* 11120000 46110 Clerk Fees -62,000 0 -62,000 -28,068.71 .00 -33,931.29 45.3%* 11120000 48900 Other Miscellane -500 0 -500 .00 .00 -500.00 .0%* 11120000 53140 Photocopying & P 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL County Clerk -84,350 0 -84,350 -35,658.71 .00 -48,691.29 42.3% 11121000 CC - Admin 11121000 49210 Transfer from Ge 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 51100 Salaries/Wages 130,088 0 130,088 60,613.56 .00 69,474.44 46.6% 11121000 51115 Limited Term Emp 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 51130 Elected/Appointe 94,707 0 94,707 44,269.29 .00 50,437.71 46.7% 11121000 51240 Overtime 0 0 0 56.89 .00 -56.89 100.0%* 11121000 51245 Longevity 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 51305 FICA & Medicare 16,962 0 16,962 7,703.15 .00 9,258.85 45.4% 11121000 51505 Retirement - Cou 16,180 0 16,180 7,555.59 .00 8,624.41 46.7% 11121000 51510 Health Insurance 39,698 0 39,698 19,848.60 .00 19,849.40 50.0% 11121000 51515 Life Insurance - 184 0 184 94.68 .00 89.32 51.5% 11121000 51520 Disability Insur 618 0 618 318.12 .00 299.88 51.5% 11121000 51525 PEHP 900 0 900 450.00 .00 450.00 50.0% 11121000 51530 Worker's Compens 403 0 403 167.96 .00 235.04 41.7% 11121000 51540 HSA Contribution 1,500 0 1,500 1,500.00 .00 .00 100.0% 11121000 52170 Reference/Backgr 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 52210 Telephone 640 0 640 352.44 .00 287.56 55.1% 11121000 52215 Cellular Service 15 0 15 6.25 .00 8.75 41.7% 11121000 52400 Repair & Mainten 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 52471 Software Licensi 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 52480 Computer Service 27,594 0 27,594 13,797.00 .00 13,797.00 50.0% 11121000 53100 Office Supplies 1,650 266 1,916 858.80 .00 1,056.79 44.8% 11121000 53105 Office Equipment 1,500 0 1,500 1,295.00 .00 205.00 86.3% Page 9 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 07/15/2026 08:54 User: rozumalj Program ID: glytdbud Page 2 FOR 2026 06 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 11121000 53130 Postage & Shippi 3,500 0 3,500 8,785.71 3,295.01 -8,580.72 345.2%* 11121000 53140 Photocopying & P 1,628 0 1,628 336.06 .00 1,291.94 20.6% 11121000 53200 Publications Sub 175 0 175 175.00 .00 .00 100.0% 11121000 53230 Conference & Reg 650 0 650 430.00 .00 220.00 66.2% 11121000 53236 Training - Depar 200 0 200 .00 .00 200.00 .0% 11121000 53305 Mileage 350 0 350 272.31 .00 77.69 77.8% 11121000 53306 Meals 100 0 100 .00 .00 100.00 .0% 11121000 53307 Parking 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11121000 53310 Lodging 1,000 0 1,000 706.00 .00 294.00 70.6% 11121000 55205 Notary 100 0 100 .00 .00 100.00 .0% 11121000 55330 Equipment Rental 5,750 0 5,750 2,874.42 2,874.42 1.16 100.0% TOTAL CC - Admin 346,092 266 346,358 172,466.83 6,169.43 167,721.33 51.6% 11122000 CC - Elections 11122000 43510 State Grants - G 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 47310 Other Local Gove -6,462 0 -6,462 -3,225.00 .00 -3,237.00 49.9%* 11122000 48900 Other Miscellane -5,000 0 -5,000 -1,784.67 .00 -3,215.33 35.7%* 11122000 49300 Fund Balances Ap -8,708 0 -8,708 .00 .00 -8,708.00 .0%* 11122000 51100 Salaries/Wages 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 51115 Limited Term Emp 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 51130 Elected/Appointe 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 51240 Overtime 1,000 0 1,000 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0% 11122000 51305 FICA & Medicare 34 0 34 4.31 .00 29.69 12.7% 11122000 51420 Election Workers 200 0 200 356.21 .00 -156.21 178.1%* 11122000 51505 Retirement - Cou 17 0 17 .00 .00 17.00 .0% 11122000 51510 Health Insurance 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 51530 Worker's Compens 1 0 1 .58 .00 .42 58.0% 11122000 52000 Contractual Serv 0 0 0 1,000.00 .00 -1,000.00 100.0%* 11122000 52101 Consulting Servi 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 52210 Telephone 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 52421 Equipment Mainte 2,500 0 2,500 900.00 .00 1,600.00 36.0% 11122000 52470 Software Mainten 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 52471 Software Licensi 37,500 0 37,500 39,375.00 .00 -1,875.00 105.0%* 11122000 52480 Computer Service 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 52517 Court Reporter S 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 53100 Office Supplies 5,600 0 5,600 3,063.22 .00 2,536.78 54.7% 11122000 53105 Office Equipment 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 53130 Postage & Shippi 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% 11122000 53140 Photocopying & P 1,093 0 1,093 777.28 .00 315.72 71.1% 11122000 53207 Subscriptions 1,000 0 1,000 119.36 880.64 .00 100.0% Page 10 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET REPORT Report generated: 07/15/2026 08:54 User: rozumalj Program ID: glytdbud Page 3 FOR 2026 06 ORIGINAL TRANFRS/ REVISED AVAILABLE PCT APPROP ADJSTMTS BUDGET YTD ACTUAL ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USE/COL 11122000 53221 Legal Notices 5,000 0 5,000 899.41 4,100.59 .00 100.0% 11122000 53230 Conference & Reg 250 0 250 .00 .00 250.00 .0% 11122000 53236 Training - Depar 200 0 200 .00 .00 200.00 .0% 11122000 53305 Mileage 500 0 500 84.54 .00 415.46 16.9% 11122000 53306 Meals 75 0 75 .00 .00 75.00 .0% 11122000 53310 Lodging 200 0 200 .00 .00 200.00 .0% 11122000 53400 Operating Materi 40,000 0 40,000 13,508.83 .00 26,491.17 33.8% 11122000 59100 Designated for F 0 0 0 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CC - Elections 75,000 0 75,000 55,079.07 4,981.23 14,939.70 80.1% TOTAL County Clerk 336,742 266 337,008 191,887.19 11,150.66 133,969.74 60.2% TOTAL General 336,742 266 337,008 191,887.19 11,150.66 133,969.74 60.2% TOTAL REVENUES -104,520 0 -104,520 -40,668.38 .00 -63,851.62 TOTAL EXPENSES 441,262 266 441,528 232,555.57 11,150.66 197,821.36 GRAND TOTAL 336,742 266 337,008 191,887.19 11,150.66 133,969.74 60.2% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Rozumalski, Jennifer ** Page 11 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 1 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1111000043300 Federal Grants - Other Federal .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-43300- 1111000048900 Other Miscellaneous Revenues .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-48900- 1111000052100 Professional Services .00 4,923.00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-52100- 1111000052110 Legal Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-52110 1111000052130 Accounting/Auditing Services 75,000.00 .00 75,000.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-52130 Professional services internal 1.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 audit/operational review Every year Finance Dept advises Executive Operations Committee and the County Board on which department should have an internal audit. Internal Audit Services fund balance 1.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 carryforward available - from a previous year in which internal audit services were not performed. Internal audit helps to provide assurances the internal control environment is adequate to mitigate risks, processes are effective and efficient, and the goals and objectives of the organization are met. 1111000052471 Software Licensing .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-52471- 1111000052480 Computer Services - County IT 104,422.00 93,747.00 104,422.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-52480 Annual IT Allocation 1.00 104,422.00 104,422.00 Required for day to day operations 1111000053100 Office Supplies 400.00 400.00 400.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53100 General office supplies 1.00 400.00 400.00 Various office supplies needed to carry out the operations and requests of the County Board 1111000053105 Office Equipment (under $5000) .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53105 1111000053115 Computer Equipment (< $5000) .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53115- Page 12 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 2 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1111000053130 Postage & Shipping 47.00 125.00 125.00 165.96 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53130- Postage for County Board 1.00 125.00 125.00 Costs incurred for mailing packets to County Supervisor 1111000053140 Photocopying & Printing 147.00 147.00 147.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53140- Photocopying & Printing 1.00 147.00 147.00 Portage County Map printing (in-house) and County Board Packets for Supervisor exempt from digital copy 1111000053200 Publications Subscriptions & D 16,289.00 16,289.00 16,289.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53200 Organization Subscriptions 1.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 Portage County Business Council Organization Subscriptions 1.00 1,969.00 1,969.00 North Central Wisconsin Tourism Partnership Board Organization Subscriptions 1.00 11,312.00 11,312.00 Wisconsin Counties Association Organization Subscriptions 1.00 1,408.00 1,408.00 National Association of Counties (NACo) 1111000053221 Legal Notices 5,000.00 4,500.00 5,000.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53221 Legal notices for County Board. 1.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 Required publications, either by Wisconsin Statutes or Portage County ordinances. This includes but is not limited to minutes publications and various required publications. 1111000053230 Conference & Reg(In State) 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53230 Various conference registrations for 1.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 County Board: WCA annual conference, various committee conferences, etc. County Supervisors attend various conferences to stay informed about County related business. 1111000053231 Conference & Reg(Out of State) 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53231 Out-of-state conference registration 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Potential out-of-state conference such as NACo sometimes attended by County Board Chair, or other committee business meeting Page 13 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 3 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1111000053305 Mileage 22,000.00 18,000.00 20,000.00 -9.09 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53305 County Board/committee mileage 1.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Mileage for County Board Chair, County Board Supervisors, and citizens appointed to various committees are entitled to mileage expenses per County Board Ordinance 3.1. 1111000053306 Meals 600.00 600.00 750.00 25.00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53306 Overnight and non overnight meals for 1.00 750.00 750.00 County Board Supervisors & citizen members Per County ordinance: County Board Supervisors and citizen members are entitled to meal reimbursement 1111000053307 Parking 50.00 50.00 50.00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53307 Parking for attending conferences and 1.00 50.00 50.00 meetings Some hotels are requiring parking fees while attending conferences and meetings 1111000053310 Lodging 6,000.00 6,000.00 6,500.00 8.33 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53310 Lodging for attending various 1.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 conferences and meetings Overnight lodging associated with various County Board and committee conferences 1111000053474 Catering Expenses .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-53474- 1111000057200 Grants & Donations to Other Or .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 110-10-110-0000-0000-0000-0000-57200- 1112000044100 Business & Occupational Licens -1,225.00 -1,280.00 -1,225.00 .00 110-10-120-0000-0000-0000-0000-44100 Door to door solicitor permit 1.00 25.00 -25.00 Revenue generated per County Ordinance and associated fees Commercial animal establishment 15.00 80.00 -1,200.00 licenses The number of licenses can fluctuate based on how many commercial animal establishments are active Page 14 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 4 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1112000044200 Nonbusiness Licenses -20,625.00 -20,625.00 -28,000.00 35.76 110-10-120-0000-0000-0000-0000-44200 Revenue from marriage licenses and 1.00 28,000.00 -28,000.00 waivers Beginning 2027, the County portion of a Marriage license fee is $80 and Marriage license with waiver is $105. 1112000046110 Clerk Fees -62,000.00 -62,000.00 -62,000.00 .00 110-10-120-0000-0000-0000-0000-46110 Passports application fees and Photo 1.00 62,000.00 -62,000.00 Services Anticipated 1,000 photos (@ $20/photo) and 1,200 applications (@ $35/application) 1112000048900 Other Miscellaneous Revenues -500.00 .00 -500.00 .00 110-10-120-0000-0000-0000-0000-48900- Open Records Requests 1.00 500.00 -500.00 1112000053140 Photocopying & Printing .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-0000-0000-0000-0000-53140- 1112100052170 Reference/Background Checks .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-52170- 1112100052400 Repair & Maintenance Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-52400 1112100052471 Software Licensing .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-52471- 1112100052480 Computer Services - County IT 27,594.00 21,150.00 27,594.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-52480 Annual IT Allocation 1.00 27,594.00 27,594.00 Required for day to day operations 1112100053100 Office Supplies 1,650.00 1,650.00 1,650.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53100 County Clerk office supplies including 1.00 800.00 800.00 passport photo paper Required for day to day statutory operations Postage Machine Supplies 1.00 850.00 850.00 The County Clerk's office meters all mail for County operations and often needs supplies to complete this service. 1112100053105 Office Equipment (under $5000) 1,500.00 1,295.00 .00 -100.00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53105 No equipment purchases anticipated for 1.00 .00 .00 2027. Page 15 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 5 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1112100053130 Postage & Shipping 3,500.00 3,500.00 4,000.00 14.29 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53130 Postage Charges. 1.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 Postage Charges for general mail and passports. 1112100053140 Photocopying & Printing 1,628.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 -38.57 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53140 County Clerk 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 County Clerk for day to day operations per statutes and ordinances. 1112100053200 Publications Subscriptions & D 175.00 175.00 175.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53200 Wisconsin County Clerks Association 1.00 175.00 175.00 dues Annual dues for the Wisconsin County Clerks Association. 1112100053230 Conference & Reg(In State) 650.00 430.00 650.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53230 WCCO, WCCA, WCA, etc. 1.00 650.00 650.00 Important to stay educated and informed on Statutory duties. 1112100053236 Training - Department 200.00 .00 200.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53236 System and security updates are 1.00 200.00 200.00 occurring constantly due to legislative election law changes Important for staff to be informed to comply with statutory requirements and legislative law changes. 1112100053305 Mileage 350.00 350.00 350.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53305 Travel expenses for Conferences & 1.00 350.00 350.00 Training Sessions. Allowable by County Ordinance-mileage reimbursement for county related business. 1112100053306 Meals 100.00 .00 100.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53306 County Clerk Overnight and Non 1.00 100.00 100.00 Overnight meals Allowable by County Ordinance-meal reimbursement for county related business. Page 16 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 6 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1112100053307 Parking .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53307- 1112100053310 Lodging 1,000.00 1,093.00 1,200.00 20.00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-53310 Conference attendance lodging for WCA, 1.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 WCCA, WCCO, etc. Allowable by County Ordinance. 1112100055330 Equipment Rental 5,750.00 5,750.00 5,750.00 .00 110-10-120-1210-0000-0000-0000-55330- Postage Machine Rental 1.00 5,750.00 5,750.00 Pitney Bowes Contract 1112200043510 State Grants - General Governm .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-43510- 1112200047310 Other Local Governments - Gene -6,462.00 -6,462.00 -6,602.00 2.17 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-47310 WisVote Relier fees 1.00 6,602.00 -6,602.00 Anticipating that the 5 relier municipalities will sign agreement for 2027 (Town of Eau Pleine dropping from relier services) 1112200048900 Other Miscellaneous Revenues -5,000.00 -3,000.00 -4,000.00 -20.00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-48900- Shared costs of electronic consolidated 1.00 4,000.00 -4,000.00 ballot printing Ballot printing reimbursement from Municipalities and School Districts- This varies every year depending on if a municipality or school district has local offices on the ballot. This can change "unexpectedly" if there is a referendum at any point during the year. 1112200052000 Contractual Services .00 1,000.00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52000- 1112200052101 Consulting Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52101- 1112200052421 Equipment Maintenance 2,500.00 1,900.00 2,500.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52421- Maintenance for election related 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 equipment - EZ Creaser Maintenance for election related 1.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 equipment - 2 DS200 Tabulators and 2 ExpressVote Machines Page 17 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 7 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1112200052470 Software Maintenance .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52470- 1112200052471 Software Licensing 37,500.00 39,375.00 39,375.00 5.00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52471- Full ElectionWare EMS PYO License with 1.00 39,375.00 39,375.00 English Synthezied Voice Files Program Your Own is new to Portage County in 2024 and will save the County money each year for elections to come. We will save on election expenses related to shipping ballots, programming ballots (internal in 2024), and printing ballots. 1112200052480 Computer Services - County IT .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52480 1112200052517 Court Reporter Services .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-52517- 1112200053100 Office Supplies 5,600.00 5,600.00 5,600.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53100 Required election related expenses: 1.00 5,600.00 5,600.00 absentee ballot envelopes, carrier envelopes, security seals, misc needs for elections 1112200053105 Office Equipment (under $5000 .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53105- 1112200053130 Postage & Shipping .00 .00 .00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53130- 1112200053140 Photocopying & Printing 1,093.00 1,200.00 1,100.00 .64 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53140- Election notices, ballot printing, misc. 1.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 election materials. Used for printing election related materials prescribed by State Statute. 1112200053207 Subscriptions 1,000.00 750.00 1,000.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53207 Verizon Modeming for unofficial 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Election Results on Election Night This expedites the process of reporting results on election night and save costs of overtime. 1112200053221 Legal Notices 5,000.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53221 Election year legal notices and 1.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 publications Statutes require various election notices and publications Page 18 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY, WI DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUESTS Report generated: 07/30/2026 12:03 User: davism Program ID: bgdeptrq Page 8 BUDGET PROJECTION 20271 2027 Countywide Budget ORG OBJECT PROJ ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CURRENT PROJECTED PERCENT ADJ BUDGET ACTUAL Department CHANGE 1112200053230 Conference & Reg(In State) 250.00 .00 250.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53230 Election related conferences 1.00 250.00 250.00 Important to be informed and educated on statutory duties. 1112200053236 Training - Department 200.00 .00 200.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53236- Election related training 1.00 200.00 200.00 1112200053305 Mileage 500.00 200.00 500.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53305 Mileage for election related tasks 1.00 500.00 500.00 including Canvass Board, employee reimbursement for traveling to training or delivering supplies Statutorily required Canvass Board, training, and supply delivery to clerks 1112200053306 Meals 75.00 .00 75.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53306 Meal reimbursement for possible 1.00 75.00 75.00 election related training Allowable by county ordinance for county related business 1112200053310 Lodging 200.00 .00 200.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53310 lodging for potential training 1.00 200.00 200.00 svrs-wisvote Allowable by county ordniance. 1112200053400 Operating Materials 40,000.00 25,000.00 40,000.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-53400 Odd numbered years have 2 scheduled 1.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 elections and even number years have 4 scheduled elections. These costs include miscellaneous election supplies. 1112200058240 Equipment .00 .00 8,000.00 .00 110-10-120-1220-0000-0000-0000-58240- DS3000 Tabulator 1.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 For internal testing when printing ballots and election day backup equipment BUDGET CEILING: 278,158.00 TOTALS: 278,158.00 172,332.00 278,825.00 .24 ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Davis, Maria ** Page 19 of 30 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOMS 1 & 2 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 741 498 202, then press # To attend this meeting by video: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272696058003224?p=8U1q97T7syxxlkoMoB Page 1 of 3 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage The Executive/Operations Committee meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Chair Burroughs. Members Present: Supervisors Dax Burroughs, Suzanne Oehlke, Nancy Eggleston, Nathan Sandwick and Scott Soik Staff Attending: County Clerk Davis, Corporation Counsel Hickethier, Finance Director Jossie, and County Executive Olson Others Attending: Supervisors Robin Falk, Steve Fritz, Steve Cieslewicz, and Larry Raikowski REPORTS 1. Corporation Counsel — Office Operations and Activities Coporation Counsel Hickethier reported on his department. 2. County Clerk — Quarter 4 2025 County Board Budget Report, Office Operations, and Activities County Clerk Davis reported on her department. 3. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) None. PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. June 2, 2026 Minutes A motion was made by Supervisor Eggleston, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve the minutes. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. CONFIRMATION OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS 5. Appointment of Deb Omernik to Lake Jacqueline Protection and Rehabilitation District Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 5-7 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 6. Appointment of Zack Sowieja to McDill Pond Inland Lake and Rehabilitation District Page 20 of 30 Executive/Operations Committee Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 5-7 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 7. Appointment of Ryan Haney to Lake Helen Protection and Rehabilitation District Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 5-7 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 8. Appointment of Vera Ramacitti as a citizen member to the Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board for a three-year term expiring April 16, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 8-11 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Sandwick, seconded by Supervisor Soik, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 9. Appointment of Otis Laird as a citizen member to the Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board for a three-year term expiring April 16, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 8-11 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Sandwick, seconded by Supervisor Soik, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 10. Appointment of Debra Pierce as a citizen member to the Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board for a three-year term expiring April 16, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 8-11 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Sandwick, seconded by Supervisor Soik, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 11. Reappointment of Robert Larson as a citizen member to the Commission on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center Board for a three-year term expiring April 16, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 8-11 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Sandwick, seconded by Supervisor Soik, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 12. Reappointment of Brandon Taylor to Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 12-14 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 13. Reappointment of Jason Pingel to Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 12-14 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 14. Reappointment of James Garbe to Board of Adjustment for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2029 Chair Burroughs stated if there were no objections, he would like to consider agenda items 12-14 with one motion. Motion by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointments. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 15. Appointment of Kelly Van Laanen as a citizen member to the Park Commission for a seven-year term expiring June 30, 2033 A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointment. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS 16. Appointment of John Blakeman to the Executive/Operations Committee as a member for Ethics Issues Only for a two- year term expiring April 17, 2028 A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointment. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. Page 21 of 30 Executive/Operations Committee Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026 Page 3 of 3 17. Appointment of Tyler Bulgrin to the Land and Water Conservation Committee as a citizen member for a two-year term expiring April 17, 2028 A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve the appointment. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 18. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Requests to Attend Special Meeting A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve Supervisor Cieslewicz's request to attend a special meeting. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Sandwick, to approve Supervisor Wehr's request to attend a special meeting. Motion to approve failed by voice vote, with all negative votes. A motion was made by Supervisor Sandwick, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve Supervisor Dodge's request to attend a special meeting. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Eggleston, to approve Supervisor Elgersma's request to attend a special meeting. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 19. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Approval of Special Meeting Reports/Payment Authorization Requests A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve the special meeting reports/payment authorization requests. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 20. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Authorizing an Increase to the Marriage License Fee A motion was made by Supervisor Oehlke, seconded by Supervisor Sandwick, to approve the resolution. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 21. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Establishing November 2, 2026 as the official Annual Meeting date of the Portage County Board of Supervisors for 2026 A motion was made by Supervisor Soik, seconded by Supervisor Oehlke, to approve the resolution. Motion to approve carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 22. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Update of Strategic Plan Implementation The committee discussed the strategic plan implementation. 23. Discussion/Possible Action Re: Discussion and Review of Ordinance 3.1.47 — Per Diem, Mileage Payments, Manner of Attendance, and Special Meetings The committee discussed and reviewed Ordinance 3.1.47 and charged staff to develop ordinance language regarding missed conference attendance. NEXT MEETING DATE August 4, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Chair Burroughs adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM. Page 22 of 30 8/4/2026 Name Title and/or Purpose of Meeting Pre-Authorization Location Meeting Date(s) Requested Reimbursement steve cieslewicz Highway conference Committee Chair, Specify wisconsin dells, WI 06/09/2026; 06/10/2026 $ 234.66 Greg Hakala CAP Services Board meeting Ordinance Stevens Point, WI 07/29/2026 $ 83.25 Total $ 317.91 Summary Report - Attendance Payments Executive Operations Meeting Date: Page 23 of 30 Payment for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 7/13/2026 Name: Meeting Date(s): steve cieslewicz 06/09/2026-06/10/2026 Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: wisconsin dells, WI Details Reimbursement Per Diem(s): 06/09/2026 06/10/2026 $ 114.31 Meeting(s) over 4 $ - Mileage: Round Trip Miles: 166 $ 120.35 Registration Cost $ - Meal Reimbursment $ - Lodging $ - Misc. Expenses $ - Total: 234.66$ Pre-Authorization Dave Laddick Highway committee Type of Meeting Conference Admin. Use Only: Date of Executive/Operations Committee Vote 8/4/2026 Chair: Dax Burroughs □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 1st Vice Chair: Suzanne Oehlke □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 2nd Vice Chair: Nancy Eggleston □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Nathan Sandwick □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Scott Soik □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Highway conference Total Claims and Expenses: Page 24 of 30 Meeting Report Submitted on: 07/13/2026 by steve cieslewicz for reimbursement of $234.66 for attendance at Highway conference from 06/09/2026 to 06/10/2026 There was a full session on eminent domain.I learned the process and all the steps needed before land accusition. Also learned that you cant use it for sidewalks or walking paths. Sat in on work zone safety and the precautions needed to keep everyone safe. Page 25 of 30 Payment for Special Meeting Attendance Submission Date: 7/30/2026 Name: Meeting Date(s): Greg Hakala 07/29/2026 Title and/or Purpose of Meeting: Location: Stevens Point, WI Details Reimbursement Per Diem(s): 07/29/2026 $ 57.15 Meeting(s) over 4 $ - Mileage: Round Trip Miles: 36 $ 26.10 Registration Cost $ - Meal Reimbursment $ - Lodging $ - Misc. Expenses $ - Total: 83.25$ Pre-Authorization Ordinance Type of Meeting External Board or Committee meeting Admin. Use Only: Date of Executive/Operations Committee Vote 8/4/2026 Chair: Dax Burroughs □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 1st Vice Chair: Suzanne Oehlke □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused 2nd Vice Chair: Nancy Eggleston □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Nathan Sandwick □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused Member: Scott Soik □Aye □Nay □Absent/Excused CAP Services Board meeting Total Claims and Expenses: Page 26 of 30 Meeting Report Submitted on: 07/30/2026 by Greg Hakala for reimbursement of $83.25 for attendance at CAP Services Board meeting on 07/29/2026 Monthly CAP services Board meeting. I am the liaison between HHS and CAP. The annual 2025 Audit was presented and discussed. Excellent Audit results. Staff is to be commended. Page 27 of 30 1 RESOLUTION NO. _________ TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PORTAGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: RE: REVISING PORTAGE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 3.1.17, RESULTING IN THE ADDITION OF A CITIZEN MEMBER TO THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 3.1.17 addresses the Land and Water Conservation Committee including its membership; and WHEREAS, Ordinance Section 3.1.17 provides for a six-member Land and Water Conservation Committee, yet even-numbered committees can result in a tie with no majority vote on action items; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin Counties Association publications suggest committees have an odd number of members when possible; and WHEREAS, Wis. Stats. § 92.06 sets forth the membership of the Land and Water Conservation Committee and contains authority for additional members; and WHEREAS, the attached revisions to Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 3.1.17 add one citizen member with environmental stewardship interests to the Land and Water Conservation Committee, resulting in the committee having an odd number of members. FISCAL NOTE: This resolution requires no changes or further appropriation to the County’s 2026 adopted budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Portage County Board of Supervisors hereby approves, enacts, and ordains the attached revisions to Portage County Code of Ordinances Section 3.1.17. DATED THIS 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2026. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Date: August 11, 2026 _______________________ _________________________ Nancy Eggleston, Chair Doug Stingle, Vice Chair ________________________ ________________________ Bob Gifford Travis Bassett ________________________ ________________________ Barry Jacowski Tyler Bulgrin Page 28 of 30 2 EXECUTIVE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Date: August 4, 2026 _______________________ _________________________ Dax Burroughs, Chair Suzanne Oehlke, First Vice Chair ________________________ ________________________ Nancy Eggleston, Second Vice Chair Scott Soik ________________________ Nathan Sandwick Page 29 of 30 Created: 2026-03-17 08:03:01 [EST] (Supp. No. 8) Page 1 of 1 3.1.17 Land and Water Conservation Committee (Wis. Stats. § 92.06). (1) Seven Six Members. Five County Supervisors and two one citizen members. (a) One County Supervisor from each of the following: Planning and Zoning Committee, Solid Waste Management Board, Park Commission. (b) Two County Supervisors from the Agriculture and Extension Education Committee. (c) One citizen member shall be a person who is engaged in and agricultural use, as defined under Wis. Stats. § 91.01(2)(a)1. to 7. (d) One citizen member with environmental stewardship interests. (2) All members shall be appointed by the Executive/Operations Committee as specified in Portage County Ordinance 3.1(3)(a). (3) Chair to be County Supervisor. (4) Term of two years coinciding with the term of the County Board of Supervisors. (5) To set policy and provide policy guidance and legislative oversight for the activities of the Land and Water Conservation Office and carry out such duties as provided in Wis. Stats. ch. 92. (6) To deal with all matters relating to wind and water erosion and the prevention of water and air pollution including provisions of Wis. Stats. ch. 33. (7) Per Diem: County Supervisors and the citizen member shall be entitled to per diems and mileage. Page 30 of 30