County Board Agenda Packet (PDF)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Office of the County Clerk (920) 746 -2200. Notification 48 hours prior to meeting will enable the County to make reasonable a rrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting Deviation from the order shown may occur. AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Roll Call by County Clerk 4. Presentation of Agenda 5. Correspondence 6. Public Comment 7. Supervisors Response 8. Approval of Minutes of the March 24, 2026 County Board Meeting 9. County Administrator • Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects; Legislative Issues Submitted; and Gifts, Grants, and Donations Received 10. Pending Business/Updates 11. Resolutions • 2026-24 Recognizing Supervisor Joel Gunnlaugsson in Service to the County Board • 2026-25 Recognizing Supervisor David Enigl in Service to the County Board • 2026-26 Recognizing Supervisor Bob Bultman in Service to the County Board • 2026-27 Recognizing Supervisor Morgan Rusnak in Service to the County Board • 2026-28 Recognizing Supervisor Philip Rockwell in Service to the County Board • 2026-29 Approval of Town of Union Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment • 2026-30 2025 Carryforwards from General Fund and Special Revenue Accounts • 2026-31 County Facility Security Improvements - Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds • 2026-32 Resolution Urging the Wisconsin Legislature and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to Take Immediate Action to Inspect and Remove the Abandoned Tugboat “Donny S.” from Baileys Harbor • 2026-33 Authorizing the Engagement of Outside Counsel on a Contingency Fee Basis to Initiate Lawsuit(s) Against Companies that Designed, Manufactured, Marketed, Distributed, and/or Sold Fluorosurfactant Products that Contaminated the Soil, Groundwater and Surface Water of Door County With Highly Toxic Compounds 12. Ordinances 13. Special Reports • Department Head Introduction & Overview of Department • 2025 Gifts, Grants, Donations (Link to Report on website, in Agenda Center under County Board Reports & Misc.) • 2025 Department Annual Reports (Link to Report on website, in Agenda Center under County Board Reports & Misc.) 14. New Business 15. Oral Committee Reports 16. Review Committee Minutes 17. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills 18. Announcements • 2026 County Officials Workshops (COWS) – Friday, May 15th Comfort Suites Hotel, Green Bay, WI or Virtual Session in June • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. (Individual and Group Photos – arrive by 8:15 a.m.) • WCA District Meeting – June 4, 2026, Appleton 19. Adjourn Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Door County Government Center County Board Room (C101), 1st floor 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI This meeting will be conducted by teleconference or video conference. Members of the public may join the meeting remotely or in-person. To attend the meeting via computer: Go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/898779236 76?pwd=jbnaYC0gpFcfGjhsYmIePSgI 0rjeWE.1 Meeting/Webinar ID: 898 7792 3676 Passcode: 924036 To connect via phone: Call 1-312-626-6799 Page 1 of 36 Door County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Door County Government Center Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Minutes Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman David Englebert at the Door County Government Center. Chairman Englebert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call by County Clerk Roll call was taken – 16 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Ken Fisher (D6), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Morgan Rusnak (D11), Nissa Norton (D12), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Bob Bultman (D17), Vinni Hancock (D18), Walter Kalms (D20), and Joel Gunnlaugsson (D21). 1 Member attended virtually: Philip Rockwell (D10). 2 Members were excused: Elizabeth Gauger (D15 David Enigl (D16). District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Presentation of Agenda Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Thayse to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence No correspondence was presented. Public Comment None. Supervisors Response N/A. Approval of Minutes of the February 24, 2026 County Board Meeting Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Robillard to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026 County Board Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. County Administrator Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects; Legislative Issues Submitted; and Gifts, Grants, and Donations Received Administrator Pabich provided an overview of the report included in the meeting packet. It was noted resolutions from other counties are forwarded to the appropriate oversight committees for review and consideration. Pending Business/Updates No pending business or updates were presented. Resolutions 2026-10 Proclamation: Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, 2026 Motion by Thayse, seconded by Norton to approve Resolution 2026-10 – Support for and promotion of May 3-9, 2026 as Travel and Tourism Week in Door County, and urging to the citizens of Door County to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations. Jon Jarosh, Destination Door County, provided a brief update on the County’s visitor strength. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-11 Approval of Community Investment Fund Grant to Emergency Management For Safety Barriers Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Jeanquart to approve Resolution 2026-11 – Authorization for Door County Emergency Management to accept the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. via the Community Investment Fund Grant in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of safety barriers. Page 2 of 36 Emergency Management Director JEB Saelens provided an update on the use of the barriers which will be used during the County’s festival season. The plan is to setup a council of public safety professionals who determine when, where, and how many barriers will be used at each event. Anticipating to receive the barriers by the end of May. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-12 Approval of Donation to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Motion by Norton, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-12 – Authorization to the ADRC to accept the donation from the Thomas Pollack and Christine Gretzmacher (TPCG) Fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. donation of $60,000 to support four years of ADRC LTE position and supplies supporting the Dementia Care Specialist program. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-13 Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Financial Assistance for Ahnapee Trail Maintenance Motion by Kalms, seconded by Morkin to approve Resolution 2026-13 – Authorization for the Parks Director, subject to the oversight of the Highway & Facilities Committee, to act on behalf of Door County, to prepare and submit a Recreational Trails Program grant application, in the amount of $28,633.60 with a required 20% match, through the Wisconsin DNR, and to accept any grant award, sign necessary documents, administer any award and take necessary action to complete the trail maintenance. Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka noted the majority of the work is culvert repairs, inspections, and replacements. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-14 Approval of EPA Great Lake Restoration Initiative Wisconsin DNR for European Frog-bit Motion by Thayse, seconded by Bultman to approve Resolution 2026-14 – Authorizing the Soil & Water Conservation Department to accept the Environmental Protection Agency Great Lake Restoration Initiative Grant subaward from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of funding for European Frog-bit monitoring, control, prevention and outreach as part of a state wide effort. County Conservationist Greg Coulthurst explained what the European Frog-bit is. County staff have been removing Frog-bit for the past couple of years. Removal is by hand. It is a plant that can expand very rapidly. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-15 Approval of Wisconsin DNR Grant for Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort Prevention Motion by Thayse, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-15 - Authorizing the Soil & Water Conservation Department to accept the Surface Water Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $23,988 with a required match of $8,226 for the purpose of providing educational outreach across Door, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties to help prevent the spread of Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort. County Conservationist Greg Coulthurst explained what the Spiny Waterflea and the Starry Stonewort are. The Spiny Waterflea can expand rapidly. Currently nothing on the inland lakes. The Starry Stonewort is an algae which can expand rapidly. Starry Stonewort is currently in the lake and bay. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-16 Request for a Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution Motion by Thayse, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution 2026-16 – A resolution urging the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-17 Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030 Motion by Kalms, seconded by Thayse to approve Resolution 2026-17 – Adoption of the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030. Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka noted there are not changes to the operations of the parks rather the changes are to bring the plan in-line with State requirements. The 5-year plan is a guideline. Changes can be made over the course of the 5-years. Supervisor Zettel suggested highlighting some of the improvements and investments made at Cave Point County Park, including the work to connect the trail from Cave Point County Park to Whitefish Dunes State Park. Motion carried by voice vote. Page 3 of 36 2026-18 § 65.90(5), Wis. Stats. Transfer of Funds for § 980.08, Wis. Stats. Residential Options for Sexually Violent Persons on Supervised Release Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve Resolution 2026-18 - The resolution approves the transfer of non- budgeted funds, conditioned on State and Court approval of residence, approves awarding the Project to Perret Homes, including both alternate bids, authorizes the Project to proceed to completion, and authorizes the transfer of an amount not to exceed $162,100 with funds from the 980 Housing Reserve account in the amount of $67,000 and from the General Contingency Expense account in the amount of $95,100 to Capital Outlay Bldg. 980 Housing to fund the Project. Supervisor Miller noted his motion includes adding language to the resolution “with funds” on lines 38 page 1 and line 6 on page 2. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members present voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. 2026-19 Adoption of Employee Emergency Action Plan Motion by Thayse, seconded by Bultman to approve Resolution 2026-19 – Adoption of the Employee Emergency Action Plan. Emergency Management Director JEB Saelens provided an update on the addition to the EEAP which included the building hold, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter instructions. Training is a monthly task which Saelens provides reminders of. In addition, throughout the year, the County holds hands-on training. It was recommended training attendance be tracked especially if any training is considered required training. Door County Alert reviewed. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-20 Salaries of Elective Officials – Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-20 – A resolution establishing the salary of the Sheriff and the Clerk of Circuit Court for the 2026-2030 term. Administrator Pabich explained how the salaries are established which includes reviewing comparable counties, for the Sheriff a check on where the Chief Deputy salary is to avoid compression, and how the wage moves within the compensation structure. For the Clerk of Circuit Court, the salary is also compared to other Door County elected officials. Meetings with the current incumbents are held prior to moving the salaries forward. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members in attendance voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. 2026-21 Ratification, Alteration, Modification, or Repeal of March 17, 2026 Disaster Declaration Motion by Thayse, seconded by Jeanquart to approve Resolution 2026-21 – Declaring an emergency existing within Door County because of conditions that arose by reason of a heavy snow storm and blizzard. Administrator Pabich explained he is the sponsor/signer of the resolution. Declaring an emergency helps the County for cost assistance and resources. EM Director JEB Saelens explained the declaration allows us to have access to outside resources if available. The County did not require any outside resources. The Highway Department did an outstanding job of handling the storm. In addition, many members of our community stepped up to help in several situations. JEB thanked our Highway Crew and community members for all they did during the storm. Funding options include Federal (FEMA) and Wisconsin Disaster Fund. Supervisors thanked our Highway Crew and County Departments for a job well done during this historic storm! Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-22 Implementation of Federal “No Tax on Overtime” Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve Resolution 2026-22 – Authorizing Dayforce, at a cost not to exceed $25,000, to complete the payroll system modifications necessary to comply with the IRS “One Big Beautiful Bill-No Tax on Overtime” mandates for the 2026-2028 tax years; and approval of a transfer of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the General Contingency Expense Account to the Time and Attendance Service Expense Account to fund the required payroll system modifications. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Ordinances No ordinances were presented. Page 4 of 36 Special Reports Representative Joel Kitchens was present at the meeting and provided updates on the State Legislature, potential upcoming legislation, work towards finding sustainable transportation funding, and adopted PFAS legislation. New Business No new business was presented. Oral Committee Reports No oral committee reports were presented. Review Committee Minutes Reviewed. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills Reviewed. Announcements • Lunch at ADRC today followed by tours of the Community Center, EMS Station, and Parks Garage • Next County Board Meeting – Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. • Regular County Board Meeting – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. • Thank you to Supervisor Rusnak and Supervisor Gunnlaugsson for their service • Congratulations to Supervisor Kalms on his wedding! Adjourn Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Shaw to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Time: 10:19 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk Page 5 of 36 COUNTY OF DOOR County Government Center 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Ken Pabich County Administrator (920) 746-2303 kpabich@co.door.wi.gov MEMORANDUM TO: County Board of Supervisors FROM: Ken Pabich, County Administrator DATE: April 28, 2026 RE: Monthly Report __________________________________________________________________________________________ The monthly reports provide an overview of significant operational or capital projects for the organization that are above the ordinary day to day operations of the organization. Capital Projects: • Airport: o What: N/S runway scheduled for spring of 2026. o Status: Project has started. • Airport: o What: Maintenance/Snow Equipment building is scheduled for spring of 2026. o Status: Working with DOT/FAA on project approval. • Addressing Signage: o What: Replacing the rural address signs throughout the County. o Status: Crews are working in the Town of Baileys Harbor. • Emergency Communications: o What: We need to replace our existing analog technology to digital by 2028. This requires new tower locations, new communications equipment and new field equipment for all emergency agencies. o Status: The Intent to Negotiate was issued. Approximate timeline for vendor selection is June. • Emergency Services: o What: Analysis on the possible location of a new “central” station. o Status: Staff is looking for potential options for acquisition of a site. • Fiber Middle Mile: o What: The Project was designated to determine what County infrastructure was needed for our communications and facilities (buildings, parks, etc.). o Status: We are working with NSight to determine our overall network design and needs. • Museum / Archives / Former Younkers: o What: We want to determine the best path to move forward with the Museum & Archives project which may or may not include the former Younkers site. o Status: Highway & Facilities approved tentative design of building. Integrity Engineering will be working on more detailed designs so Immel can review status of project budget. Legislative Issues Submitted: County Title Referred to: Nothing this month. Door County Gift, Grant or Donations rec’d since the last report Date Department Type Rec’d From Description or Purpose Amount or Estimated Value 03/24/26 Facilities & Parks Focus on Energy JC Roof Project 15,329.82 03/24/26 Transportation Donation Nicolet National Bank Driven to Succeed: Transportation & Career Fair Donor 250.00 Page 6 of 36 Page 2 of 2 Door County Gift, Grant or Donations rec’d since the last report Date Department Type Rec’d From Description or Purpose Amount or Estimated Value 03/10/26 Library Donation General Donations Unspecified for Baileys Harbor 100.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Baileys Harbor Women's Club Donation for Baileys Harbor in memory of Nancy Miller 25.00 03/10/26 Library Donation General Donations Unspecified for Washington Island 40.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Book Sale Unspecified for Washington Island 80.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Door County Library Foundation Unspecified for Baileys Harbor 5,000.00 03/24/26 Library Donation Mark and Ann Paparella Donation for Sturgeon Bay-adult in memory of Jean Young 50.00 03/31/26 Transportation Donation Door County Medical Center Driven to Succeed: Transportation & Career Fair Sponsor 500.00 03/31/26 Transportation Donation Door County Medical Center Rural Transit Day Picnic multi-year support 250.00 03/12/26 Soil & Water Grant Door County Community Foundation Wild Parsnip Control 4,998.00 03/24/26 Soil & Water Grant WI DNR AIS Surface Water Education Grant 4,995.19 03/24/26 Soil & Water Grant WI DNR AIS Surface Water Prevention Grant 23,988.00 03/24/26 Soil & Water Grant WI DNR EPA GLRI Grant 10,000.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Shirley Ziman Invasive Species Donation 200.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Michael Modl Invasive Species Donation 25.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Nancy Ditewig Invasive Species Donation 25.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Helen Bleser Invasive Species Donation 200.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Thomas Krueger Invasive Species Donation 30.00 03/30/26 Soil & Water Donation Christoph Faller Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Chrystal Jeurink Invasive Species Donation 150.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Lois Hanson Invasive Species Donation 20.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Sheryl Viste Invasive Species Donation 50.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Mary Nellis Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Michael Ettner Invasive Species Donation 50.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Robert Mitchell Invasive Species Donation 50.00 04/01/26 Soil & Water Donation Peter Classen Invasive Species Donation 50.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Jean Lenius Invasive Species Donation 25.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Barbara O'Connel Invasive Species Donation 200.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation R.A. Barta Invasive Species Donation 20.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Patrick Brandel Invasive Species Donation 50.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Joseph Schmidt Invasive Species Donation 200.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Keith Stadtmueller Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Arlene Lenius Invasive Species Donation 200.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Linda Forbess Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Peters Concrete Invasive Species Donation 200.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation David Barras Invasive Species Donation 250.00 04/06/26 Soil & Water Donation Harbor Construction of Door County Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/08/26 Sheriff Donation Door County Community Foundation K9 Reimbursement 3,329.63 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Dawn Marsh Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Maureen Schwaab Invasive Species Donation 25.00 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Christine Canavera Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Christian Jensen Invasive Species Donation 10.00 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Julie Lemminger Invasive Species Donation 25.00 04/13/26 Soil & Water Donation Ward Aldrich Invasive Species Donation 100.00 04/15/26 Transportation Grant RLS & Associates Training Reimbursement Grant 202.94 04/16/26 Soil & Water Donation Sara Frudden Invasive Species Donation 200.00 04/20/26 Soil & Water Donation Sharon Jeanquart Invasive Species Donation 30.00 04/21/26 Soil & Water Donation Colette Finch Invasive Species Donation 40.00 Page 7 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24 RECOGNIZING SUPERVISOR JOEL GUNNLAUGSSON IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTY BOARD (DISTRICT 21) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Joel Gunnlaugsson was first elected to the Door County Board of Supervisors in April, 2008. He was duly elected to subsequent terms and served through April 20, 2026 for a total of 18 years; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Gunnlaugsson represented Supervisory District 21, encompassing the Town of Liberty Grove, Ward 3, and the Town of Washington . Prior to the last redistricting, he represented the Town of Liberty Grove, Ward 1, and the Town of Washington; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Supervisor Gunnlaugsson served on many committees, including: Administrative, Airport & Parks, Board of Health, Community Programs Board, Emergency Services/Communications, Ethics, Finance, Glacierland RC&D, Highway, Information Systems, Judiciary & Public Safety, Land Conservation, Land Information Council, Local Emergency Planning, Museum -Archives, Negotiating, Public Safety, Ri sk Management/Insurance, Social Services, and Technology Services; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Gunnlaugsson also served at various times as Chairperson of the Emergency Services, Judiciary & Public Safety, Negotiating, and Public Safety Committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of April, 2026, extends to Joel Gunnlaugsson, our sincere thanks and appreciation for his service to the people of Door County, and wish him the best in his future endeavors. ___________________________ ___________________________ David Englebert, District 1 Collin Jeanquart, District 8 Elizabeth Gauger, District 15 ___________________________ ___________________________ Todd Thayse, District 2 Ryan Shaw, District 9 Theresa Cain-Bieri, District 16 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jason Tlachac, District 3 Alexis Heim Peter, District 10 Dave Smith, District 17 ___________________________ ___________________________ Nancy Robillard, District 4 Helen Bacon, District 11 Vinni Hancock, District 18 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffrey Miller, District 5 Nissa Norton, District 12 Preston Pluff, District 19 ___________________________ ___________________________ Kenneth Fisher, District 6 Dale Vogel, District 13 Walter Kalms, District 20 ___________________________ ___________________________ Claire Morkin, District 7 Hugh Zettel, District 14 Nancy Goss, District 21 CERTIFICATION: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Page 8 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 RECOGNIZING SUPERVISOR DAVID ENIGL IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTY BOARD (DISTRICT 16) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, David Enigl was first elected to the Door County Board of Supervisors in April, 2012. He was duly elected to subsequent terms and served through April 20, 2026 for a total of 14 years; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Enigl represented Supervisory District 16, encompassing the Town of Egg Harbor, Wards 2 and 3, the Town of Jacksonport, Ward 1, and the Village of Egg Harbor. Prior to the last redistricting, he represented District 17, encompassing the Town of Egg Harbor, Ward s 2 and 3, Town of Jacksonport, Ward 2, Town of Baileys Harbor, Ward 1, and Village of Egg Harbor; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Supervisor Enigl served on many committees, including: Administrative, Agriculture & Extension, Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission, Communications Advisory Technical Subcommittee (CATS), Economic Development, Facilities & Parks, Finance, Highway & Facilities , Information Systems, Land Information Council, Law Enforcement, Legislative, Museum-Archives, PACE Representative, Resource Planning, Risk Management/Insurance, and Technology Services; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Enigl also served at various times as Chairperson of the Information Systems, Resource Planning, and Technology Services Committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of April, 2026, extends to David Enigl, our sincere thanks and appreciation for his service to the people of Door County, and wish him the best in his future endeavors. ___________________________ ___________________________ David Englebert, District 1 Collin Jeanquart, District 8 Elizabeth Gauger, District 15 ___________________________ ___________________________ Todd Thayse, District 2 Ryan Shaw, District 9 Theresa Cain-Bieri, District 16 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jason Tlachac, District 3 Alexis Heim Peter, District 10 Dave Smith, District 17 ___________________________ ___________________________ Nancy Robillard, District 4 Helen Bacon, District 11 Vinni Hancock, District 18 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffrey Miller, District 5 Nissa Norton, District 12 Preston Pluff, District 19 ___________________________ ___________________________ Kenneth Fisher, District 6 Dale Vogel, District 13 Walter Kalms, District 20 ___________________________ ___________________________ Claire Morkin, District 7 Hugh Zettel, District 14 Nancy Goss, District 21 CERTIFICATION: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Page 9 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 RECOGNIZING SUPERVISOR BOB BULTMAN IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTY BOARD (DISTRICT 17) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Bob Bultman was first elected to the Door County Board of Supervisors in April, 2018. He was duly elected to subsequent terms and served through April 20, 2026 for a total of 8 years; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Bultman represented Supervisory District 17, encompassing the Town of Baileys Harbor, Wards 1 and 2, and the Town of Jacksonport, Ward 2. Prior to the last redistricting, he represented District 19, encompassing the Town of Baileys Harbor, Ward 2, and Town of Liberty Grove, Ward 3; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Supervisor Bultman served on many committees, including: Administrative, Agriculture & Extension, Ambassador Program, Finance, Human Services Board, Land Conservation, Lake Shore Cap Rep., Legislative, Public Safety, Risk Management/Insurance, Sister City Informal Advisory Group, Sustainability, and WCA Ambassador; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Bultman also served at various times as Chairperson of the Ambassador Program, Legislative Committee, and Sister City Informal Advisory Group. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of April, 2026, extends to Bob Bultman, our sincere thanks and appreciation for his service to the people of Door County, and wish him the best in his future endeavors. ___________________________ ___________________________ David Englebert, District 1 Collin Jeanquart, District 8 Elizabeth Gauger, District 15 ___________________________ ___________________________ Todd Thayse, District 2 Ryan Shaw, District 9 Theresa Cain-Bieri, District 16 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jason Tlachac, District 3 Alexis Heim Peter, District 10 Dave Smith, District 17 ___________________________ ___________________________ Nancy Robillard, District 4 Helen Bacon, District 11 Vinni Hancock, District 18 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffrey Miller, District 5 Nissa Norton, District 12 Preston Pluff, District 19 ___________________________ ___________________________ Kenneth Fisher, District 6 Dale Vogel, District 13 Walter Kalms, District 20 ___________________________ ___________________________ Claire Morkin, District 7 Hugh Zettel, District 14 Nancy Goss, District 21 CERTIFICATION: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Page 10 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27 RECOGNIZING SUPERVISOR MORGAN RUSNAK IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTY BOARD (DISTRICT 11) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Morgan Rusnak was first appointed to the Door County Board of Supervisors on January 26, 2021. She was duly elected April 2022 and April 2024 and served for 5 years, 3 months; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Rusnak represented Supervisory District 11, encompassing the City of Sturgeon Bay, Wards 1 & 2; and WHEREAS, During her tenure, Supervisor Rusnak served on several committees, including: Finance, Health & Human Services Board, Land Conservation , Library Board, Resource Planning, Sister City Informal Advisory Group, Sustainability, and Technology Services; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Rusnak also served at various times as Chairperson of the Library Board, and Sister City Informal Advisory Group. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of April, 2026, extends to Morgan Rusnak, our sincere thanks and appreciation for her service to the people of Door County, and wish her the best in her future endeavors. ___________________________ ___________________________ David Englebert, District 1 Collin Jeanquart, District 8 Elizabeth Gauger, District 15 ___________________________ ___________________________ Todd Thayse, District 2 Ryan Shaw, District 9 Theresa Cain-Bieri, District 16 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jason Tlachac, District 3 Alexis Heim Peter, District 10 Dave Smith, District 17 ___________________________ ___________________________ Nancy Robillard, District 4 Helen Bacon, District 11 Vinni Hancock, District 18 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffrey Miller, District 5 Nissa Norton, District 12 Preston Pluff, District 19 ___________________________ ___________________________ Kenneth Fisher, District 6 Dale Vogel, District 13 Walter Kalms, District 20 ___________________________ ___________________________ Claire Morkin, District 7 Hugh Zettel, District 14 Nancy Goss, District 21 CERTIFICATION: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Page 11 of 36 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28 RECOGNIZING SUPERVISOR PHILIP ROCKWELL IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTY BOARD (DISTRICT 10) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Philip Rockwell was duly elected to the Door County Board of Supervisors in April, 2024 and served for two years; and WHEREAS, Supervisor Rockwell represented Supervisory District 10, encompassing the City of Sturgeon Bay, Wards 3, 19 and 20; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Supervisor Rockwell served on several committees and boards, including: Health & Human Services Board, Judiciary & Public Safety Committee, and as PACE representative; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Supervisors, assembled this 28th day of April, 2026, extends to Philip Rockwell, our sincere thanks and appreciation for his service to the people of Door County, and wish him the best in his future endeavors. ___________________________ ___________________________ David Englebert, District 1 Collin Jeanquart, District 8 Elizabeth Gauger, District 15 ___________________________ ___________________________ Todd Thayse, District 2 Ryan Shaw, District 9 Theresa Cain-Bieri, District 16 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jason Tlachac, District 3 Alexis Heim Peter, District 10 Dave Smith, District 17 ___________________________ ___________________________ Nancy Robillard, District 4 Helen Bacon, District 11 Vinni Hancock, District 18 ___________________________ ___________________________ Jeffrey Miller, District 5 Nissa Norton, District 12 Preston Pluff, District 19 ___________________________ ___________________________ Kenneth Fisher, District 6 Dale Vogel, District 13 Walter Kalms, District 20 ___________________________ ___________________________ Claire Morkin, District 7 Hugh Zettel, District 14 Nancy Goss, District 21 CERTIFICATION: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026, by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Page 12 of 36 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026 by the Door Co unty Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of Total Membership Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of this resolution. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County RESOLUTION 2026-29 APPROVAL OF TOWN OF UNION ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, The Town of Union has adopted a zoning ordinance as 1 authorized by s. 60.62, Wis. Stats; and 2 3 WHEREAS, The Door County Board of Supervisors approved the 4 Town of Union’s zoning ordinance via Resolution 2004-62; and 5 6 WHEREAS, The Town of Union desires to adopt a zoning map 7 amendment rezoning one parcel (0260027262334) from General 8 Agricultural (GA) to Rural Residential (RR); and 9 10 WHEREAS, The proposed zoning amendment may not be adopted 11 unless approved by the Door County Board of Supervisors (s. 60.62, Wis. 12 Stats.); and 13 14 WHEREAS, The Town of Union has requested the Door County 15 Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed zoning map amendment; 16 and 17 18 WHEREAS, The Door County Resource Planning Committee has 19 reviewed the proposed zoning map amendment; and 20 21 WHEREAS, The Door County Resource Planning Committee 22 recommends approval of the proposed amendment as presented. 23 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County 25 Board of Supervisors approve s the Town of Union’s zoning map 26 amendment rezoning the parcel 0260027262334 from General 27 Agricultural (GA) to Rural Residential (RR). 28 29 30 SUBMITTED BY: Resource Planning Committee Hugh Zettel, Chairperson Bob Bultman David Enigl Claire Morkin Kenneth Fisher 31 Page 13 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-29 Page 14 of 36 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Two-thirds of entire membership Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Project funds or grants that are ongoing are non-lapsed or carried forward to the next budget year. There is no additional fiscal impact on the 2026 budget. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April , 202 6 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-30 2026 CARRY FORWARDS FROM GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNTS TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, In accordance with Section 65.90(5)(a r) Wisconsin 1 Statutes and Rules of Order #19 the amounts of the various 2 appropriations and the purposes for such appropriations stated in a 3 budget may not be changed unless authorized by a vote of two-thirds of 4 the entire membership of the County Board of Supervisors; and 5 6 WHEREAS, Carry forwards arise when there is a committed 7 contract or project that was budg eted in one year and will not be 8 completed until the following year , and where the County has various 9 grant projects that continue to provide programming as directed by the 10 specific nature of the grant into the next year; and 11 12 WHEREAS, those funds are available until the contracts or projects 13 are completed; and 14 15 WHEREAS, It is recommended that $ 722,073.58 be transferred 16 from the respective non-lapsing accounts in 2025 to the respective non-17 lapsing accounts in 2026 (see attached listing) in accordance with the 18 Finance Committee adopted Carryover of Funds from One Year to the 19 Next procedure/policy. Policy attached. 20 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County 22 Board of Supervisors does hereby approve the request made to transfer 23 $722,073.58 from the 2025 non-lapsing account to the respective 2026 24 non-lapsing accounts (see attached listing) to be expended in the 2026 25 budget year 26 27 SUBMITTED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Miller, Chair Joel Gunnlaugsson David Englebert Dale Vogel Ken Fisher Hugh Zettel Morgan Rusnak Page 15 of 36 Department Account Description Amount General Administration 100.06.1161.51207 Unemployment Compensation 35,291.85$ 100.06.1161.59103 Contingency Expense 398,337.68$ 100.06.1161.59185 Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Program 21,000.00$ Subtotal 454,629.53$ Technology Services 100.75.1162.69901.00023 Projector for Large Activity Room at ADRC 2,200.00$ 100.13.1106.69901.00013 Smarsh Implementation 5,600.00$ 100.13.1106.52101 Improve Security - To Secure Elevators and additional Floors to contain the Public to the Lobby area 3,452.94$ Subtotal 11,252.94$ Airport 100.53.4201.69901 Airport Capital Outlay (Budgeted Match for Airport Entitlement Funds) 78,609.82$ Subtotal 78,609.82$ Veterans 100.20.3801.59117 Veterans Relief - Veterans in Need for home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and specially adapted housing equipment. 6,500.00$ Subtotal 6,500.00$ 911 Dispatch 100.69.1158.54101 SAA training in Spillman and the spring Spillman conference. The training aims to provide backup for the Spillman Administrator 7,652.94$ 100.69.1158.59153.005 Cost for the Vesta phone warranty 3,726.77$ 100.69.1158.52302.00069 Installation of new Headset Jacks and new Adapters at all Dispatch consoles 3,356.43$ Subtotal 14,736.14$ County Clerk 100.10.1110.53139 Election Ballots and Programming 18,000.00$ 100.10.1110.52403 Election Ads and Legal Notices 4,000.00$ Subtotal 22,000.00$ Human Resources 100.44.1114.52101 Funds to be used to cover the vacant HR position for 2026 90,000.00$ Subtotal 90,000.00$ Emergency Services 100.29.2112.69901 Replacement of Carpeting and Epoxy Floor at the North Station 36,520.00$ Subtotal 36,520.00$ Finance Department 100.48.1102.52103 Independent Audit/Accounting (for Additional Audit Expenses) 1,825.15$ Independent Actuary/OPEB (for Biennial OPEB Calculations) 6,000.00$ Subtotal 7,825.15$ 722,073.58$ DOOR COUNTY Carry Forwards Approved by Finance Committee Amounts Carried Forward from 2025 to 2026 Total Amount to be Transferred from Unassigned Fund Balance (#100.33101) to Designated for Subsequent Year's Budget (#100.33102) Page 1 M:\Audit 2025\Year-End Carryforwards\Carryforward Listing 2025 Attachment to Resolution 2026-30 Page 16 of 36 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Two Thirds of Members Elect Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact is a decrease of up to $32,000 to the contingency reserve, which leaves a balance in this line item of $346,237.68. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April , 20 26 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-31 COUNTY FACILITY SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS TRANSFER OF NON-BUDGETED FUNDS TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, In accordance with Section 65.90(5)(ar) Wisconsin Statutes 1 and Rules of Order #19 the amounts of the various appropriations and the 2 purposes for such appropriations stated in a budget may not be changed 3 unless authorized by a vote of two -thirds of the entire membership of the 4 County Board of Supervisors; and 5 6 WHEREAS, the County recently completed a safety assessment 7 conducted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a 8 division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and 9 10 WHEREAS, based on the findings made by CISA, the County’s internal 11 Safety Team recommends the following actions: 12 1. Upgrading the County’s door access control software , as the current 13 system does not allow County facilities to be managed independently; 14 2. Implementing software to map three County facilities for use by 15 emergency responders. This tool enhances response effectiveness 16 during emergencies or threats; and 17 3. Installation of additional door control systems at the Justice Center to 18 improve access management and overall security; and 19 20 WHEREAS, the Highway & Facilities Committee recommends 21 proceeding with the Safety Team’s above-referenced recommendations at a 22 total cost not to exceed $32,000; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends funding the Safety 25 Team’s above -referenced recommendation s in an amount not to exceed 26 $32,000 from the General Contingency Reserve, Account No. 27 100.06.1161.59103 to the Operating Supplies – Emergency Ops, Account No. 28 100.06.1161.53110.001. 29 30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Door County Board of 31 Supervisors hereby approves the transfer of an amount not to exceed $32,000 32 from the General Contingency Reserve, Account No. 100.06.1161.59103, to 33 the Operating Supplies – Emergency Ops, Account No. 34 100.06.1161.53110.001 to fund the completion of the Safety Team’s above -35 referenced recommendations. 36 37 SUBMITTED BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE Jeff Miller, Chairperson Joel Gunnlaugsson David Englebert Dale Vogel Ken Fisher Hugh Zettel Morgan Rusnak Page 17 of 36 Resolution No. 2026-32 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION URGING THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE AND THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO INSPECT AND REMOVE THE ABANDONED TUG BOAT “DONNY S.” FROM BAILEYS HARBOR TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Door County, Wisconsin borders Lake Michigan and has a compelling interest 1 in seeing water quality, public safety, navigability, the local economy, and the ecological integrity 2 of Lake Michigan waters and shoreline protected; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Baileys Harbor is a Lake Michigan harbor located adjacent to the Town of 5 Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin; and 6 7 WHEREAS, the “Donny S.”, a 143-foot abandoned and derelict tug boat, has sat aground on 8 the northeast side of the waters of Baileys Harbor since the fall of 2021 and remains mired on 9 the lakebed with its status and fate uncertain; and 10 11 WHEREAS, the vessel’s condi tion is uncertain, but reports raise concern regarding the 12 structural integrity and hazardous contents of the vessel; and 13 14 WHEREAS, the waters of Baileys Harbor lie adjacent to ecologically sensitive areas including 15 Toft Point State Natural Area and The Ridges Sanctuary, magnifying the potential harm from any 16 release of hazardous contents; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Legislature has an obligation flowing from Article IX § 1 of the 19 Wisconsin State Constitution to serve as trustee of all public trust resour ces within the state, 20 including navigable waters, and as such is charged with preserving, promoting, and protecting 21 the public’s rights in navigable waters; and 22 23 WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a general duty to preserve, 24 promote, and protect the public’s rights in navigable waters grounded in its delegated obligations 25 as trustee under the public trust doctrine and reflected in the Department’s general obligations 26 under Wis. Stat. §§ 281.11 and 281.12; and 27 28 WHEREAS, the Town of Baileys Harbor has formally called on the State Legislature and the 29 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to act, and Door County likewise seeks decisive 30 state intervention. 31 32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Door County Board of Supervisors urges 33 the Wisconsin Legislature and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to: 34 35 1. Immediately conduct an official inspection of the Donny S. to determine the presence of 36 hazardous materials and evaluate environmental and structural risks; and 37 38 2. Take prompt action to secure, stabilize, and remove the vessel from Baileys Harbor to 39 prevent foreseeable pollution or harm to public waters. 40 41 . 42 Page 18 of 36 Resolution No. 2026-32 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION URGING THE WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE AND THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO INSPECT AND REMOVE THE ABANDONED TUG BOAT “DONNY S.” FROM BAILEYS HARBOR ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 202 6 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Door County Clerk is 43 hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor’s 44 office, all members of the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly 45 representing districts within Door County, the Secretary of the 46 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the Town of Baileys 47 Harbor. 48 49 50 51 SUBMITTED BY: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 19 of 36 Resolution No. 2026-33 Page 1 of 3 Authorizing the engagement of outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuit(s) against companies that designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, and/or sold Fluorosurfactant Products that contaminated the soil, groundwater and surface water of Door County with highly toxic compounds TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Door County is presently contaminated with highly toxic compounds identified 1 as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”), including perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and 2 perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”); and 3 4 WHEREAS, PFOA and PFOS have long been manufactured as components for aqueous 5 film-forming foam (“AFFF”), which is a product used to control and extinguish aviation, marine, 6 fuel, and other shallow spill fires by coating the ignited fuel source, preventing its contact with 7 oxygen and thereby suppressing combustion; and 8 9 WHEREAS, It was not uncommon for AFFF to be stored, handled and used at airports, 10 allowing PFAS compounds to migrate into the environment, contaminating soil, groundwater 11 and surface water; and 12 13 WHEREAS, throughout the 1960s to the pre sent time, certain companies designed, 14 manufactured, formulated, marketed, promoted, distributed Fluorosurfactant Products (i.e. 15 PFOA, PFOS, the chemical precursors of PFOA and/or PFOS, and/or AFFF containing PFOA, 16 PFOS, and/or their chemical precursors) throughout the United States; and 17 18 WHEREAS, the subject companies knew or reasonably should have known the risks and 19 dangers associated with the use of Fluorosurfactant Products, including the fact that PFAS 20 compounds contained in Fluorosurfactant Products are mobile in water, not easily 21 biodegradable, highly persistent in the environment and present significant and unreasonable 22 risks to human health and the environment; and 23 24 WHEREAS, the subject companies knowingly placed Fluorosurfactant Products like AFFF 25 into the United States stream of commerce for decades, while concealing their knowledge of 26 the toxic nature and harmful effects associated with these products; and 27 28 WHEREAS, the use of AFFF for fire protection, training and response activities, release d 29 PFAS compounds into the environment, even when used as directed by the manufacturer; and 30 31 WHEREAS, by the 1970s, the subject companies knew or reasonably should have known 32 that PFOA and PFOS were highly toxic compounds that resisted natural degradation, and that 33 would migrate through the subsurface when sprayed, easily mixing with the groundwater; and 34 35 WHEREAS, the subject companies continued to manufacture, distribute and sell AFFF with 36 the knowledge that AFFF could be made without PFOA or PFOS, and th at such fluorine-free 37 foams would not release harmful PFOA or PFOS into the environment; and 38 39 WHEREAS, PFOA and PFOS are known carcinogens that can be absorbed into the lungs 40 and gastrointestinal tract, potentially causing severe damage to the liver, kidn eys and central 41 nervous system, as well as genetic damage; and 42 43 Page 20 of 36 Resolution No. 2026-33 Page 2 of 3 Authorizing the engagement of outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuit(s) against companies that designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, and/or sold Fluorosurfactant Products that contaminated the soil, groundwater and surface water of Door County with highly toxic compounds WHEREAS, by the early 1980s the industry noticed a correlation between PFOA exposure 44 and human health, including birth defects in children; and 45 46 WHEREAS, despite knowing the dangers and ris ks, the subject companies designed, 47 manufactured, marketed and sold AFFF with instructions on how to dispose of AFFF by 48 washing the foam into the soil and wastewater system; and 49 50 WHEREAS, the subject companies failed to warn users of AFFF of the dangers inherent in 51 its use, and failed to issue warnings or recalls of AFFF despite knowing the identity of its 52 purchasers; and 53 54 WHEREAS, the County of Door (“County”) is the owner, operator, and actual possessor of 55 real property and improvements – including the Door County Cherryland Airport; and 56 57 WHEREAS, the invasion of Door County with PFOA and PFOS is continuous and recurring 58 as new contamination flows into the soil and water daily; and 59 60 WHEREAS, the County seeks to recover damages arising from the continuous and 61 ongoing contamination of its property by Fluorosurfactant Products, including the past and 62 future costs associated with the investigation, monitoring, r emediation and restoration of the 63 County; and 64 65 WHEREAS, the County provides a multitude of programs and services to its citizens, 66 taxpayers, residents and visitors, and the resources that the County directs toward PFAS 67 remediation cannot be used for other essential programs and services; and 68 69 WHEREAS, the County is aware that other counties and local governments have filed 70 lawsuits against the responsible companies to force those companies to assume financial 71 responsibility for the costs that otherwise must be borne by the governments and their citizens; 72 and 73 74 WHEREAS, it is prudent for the County to explore every option available to recover 75 damages and avoid the necessary expenditure of potentially millions of dollars in unexpected 76 and unbudgeted resources related to PFAS remediation; and 77 78 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: the Door County Board of Supervisors (“County 79 Board”) hereby makes the following resolutions: 80 81 1. The County engages the outside counsel according to the terms and conditions set forth 82 in the proposed engagement letter, a copy of which has been provided to the County 83 Board at the time of the meeting adopting this Resolution, and authorizes the 84 Corporation Counsel to execute the engagement letter on behalf of the County. 85 Page 21 of 36 Resolution No. 2026-33 Page 3 of 3 Authorizing the engagement of outside counsel on a contingency fee basis to initiate lawsuit(s) against companies that designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, and/or sold Fluorosurfactant Products that contaminated the soil, groundwater and surface water of Door County with highly toxic compounds ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Adoption of this resolution does not require County funds. Any future recovery may offset PFAS-related investigation, remediation, and restoration costs. STW Certification: I, Jill M. Lau , Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 202 6 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County 2. As set forth in the engagement letter, (a) outside counsel will 86 not be compensated unless the County receives a financial 87 benefit as a result of the proposed claims; and (b) outside 88 counsel is authorized to file a lawsuit on behalf of the County 89 against an y company that designed, manufactured, 90 marketed, distributed, and/or sold Fluorosurfactant Products 91 that contributed to the PFAS contamination within the 92 County whether now known or discovered after the date of 93 this resolution. 94 95 3. Outside counsel shall proceed with the litigation effort under 96 direction of the County Administrator, or their designee, and 97 shall keep the County reasonably apprised as to the status 98 of the litigation. 99 100 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: County officials and employees 101 are hereby directed to provide support to outside counsel in the 102 litigation effort. 103 104 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that all actions heretofore taken 105 by the Board of Supervisors and other appropriate public officers 106 and agents of the County with respect to the matters contemplated 107 under this Resolution are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. 108 109 110 SUBMITTED BY: Administrative Committee David Englebert, Chair David Enigl Todd Thayse Bob Bultman Nancy Robillard Walter Kalms Elizabeth Gauger Page 22 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 1 of 11 LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RE: ____________________ County, Wisconsin, civil lawsuit against manufacturers of firefighting foam and products containing PFAS. I. SCOPE OF SERVICES ____________________ COUNTY , WISCONSIN (“Client” or “County”), by and through its governing body, the ____________________ County Board of Supervisors, hereby engages the law firm of BARON & BUDD, PC (“Firm” or “Lead Counsel”), pursuant to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Chapter 20, Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys (“Wisconsin Rules”), on a contingent fee basis, to pursue all civil remedies against the manufacturers of firefighting foam products (known as “aqueous film forming foam” or “AFFF”) and/or other products containing perfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) (including perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA” or “C8”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), and any other related compounds) that have caused and will cause Client harm. This Attorney Engageme nt Letter is referred to herein as the “Agreement.” Cary McDougal of BARON & BUDD, P.C., shall serve as Lead Counsel to Client. Client authorizes Lead Counsel to employ and/or associate additional counsel, with consent of Client, to assist Lead Counsel in the just prosecution of the case. Client consents to the participation of the following firms: National Counsel Law Firms BARON & BUDD, P.C. 3102 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1100 Dallas, Texas COSSICH, SUMICH, PARSIOLA & TAYLOR, LLC 8397 Highway 23, Suite 100 Belle Chasse, Louisiana Local Counsel Law Firm ATTOLLES LAW, S.C. 222 East Erie Street, Suite 210 Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Firm and the above law firms are referred to collectively herein as the “Attorneys.” By signing this Agreemen t, Client retains the law firms, and attorney services provided will not necessarily be performed by any particular attorney. Client understands and agrees that legal services will be rendered by multiple attorneys and support staff, and Attorneys may retain experts to assist in the representation. Attorneys shall provide those legal services reasonably required to represent Client, and shall take reasonable steps to keep Client informed of progress and to respond Page 23 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 2 of 11 to Client’s inquiries. Client shall be truthful with Attorneys, cooperate with Attorneys, and keep Attorneys informed of any and all factual developments. Nothing in this Agreement and nothing in Attorneys’ statements to Client may be construed as a promise or guarantee about the outcome of any litigation, settlement, trial or appeal of the Lawsuit, and Attorneys make no such promises or guarantees. II. COMPENSATION A. ATTORNEY’ FEES Client and Attorneys have agreed that Client will pay Attorneys a contingent fee for representing Client in this matter. The fee is not set by law but is negotiable between Attorneys and Client. Attorneys and Client agree that the contingent fee will be calculated as described below. 1. Calculation of Contingent Fee Attorneys will receive a contingency fee of twenty -five percent (25 %) of any gross recovery (as defined below). The contingent fee is to be calculated based on Client’s gross recovery before deduction of costs and expenses (as defined below). The contingent fee is calculated by multiplying the gross recovery by the fee percentage. 2. Definitions “Costs” and “Expenses” include, but are not limited to, the following: process servers’ fees, court reporters’ fees, document management costs, messenger and other delivery fees, travel, hotel accommodations, parking, investigation expenses, consultants’ fees, expert witness fees, expert fees, fees fixed by law or assessed by courts or other agencies, and other similar items, incurred by Attorneys in the course of representing Client. “Document Management Costs” are the costs associated with collecting, copying, and storing documents relevant to the Action as discussed in Section II.B.2 below. These costs include processing and hosting charges, hardware, software, and any other resources necessary to manage documents. “Gross recovery” means the total recovery, whether obtained by settlement, arbitration award, court judgment following trial or appeal, or otherwise. “Gross recovery” shall include, without limitation, the following: (1) the then-present value of any monetary payments to be made to Client; and ( 2) the fair market value of any non-monetary property and services to be transferred and/or rendered for the Page 24 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 3 of 11 benefit of Client; and (3) any attorney’s fees recovered by Client as part of any cause of action that provides a basis for such an award. “Gross recovery” may come from any source, including, but not limited to, the adverse parties to the Action and/or their insurance carriers and/or any third party, whether or not a party to the Action. Any court order establishing a fee award in Client’s case cont rols the fee percentage that will be charged to Client. This includes orders entered in a specific case, in an MDL, or in a class action. Where a “common benefit” fee or class fee reduces the contractual fee percentage, the reduced fee percentage is divide d pro rata among contracting Attorneys as set out in Section II.D below. If Client and Attorneys disagree as to the fair market value of any non - monetary property or services as described above, Attorneys and Client agree that a binding appraisal will be conducted to determine this value. However, regardless of the results of the binding appraisal, the fee associated with non -monetary property or services transferred or rendered for the benefit of the Client shall not, in any case, exceed the amount of the monetary payments made to the Client as part of the governing settlement or judgment. It is possible that payment to the Client by the adverse parties to the Action or their insurance carrier(s) or any third -party may be deferred, as in the case of an annu ity, a structured settlement, or periodic payments. In such event, gross recovery will consist of the initial lump sum payment plus the present value (as of the time of the settlement) of the total of all payments to be received thereafter. The contingent fee is calculated, as described above, by multiplying the net recovery by the fee percentage. The Attorneys’ fees will be paid out of the initial lump -sum payment if there are sufficient funds to satisfy the Attorneys’ fee. If there are insufficient funds to pay the Attorneys’ fees in full from the initial lump sum payment, the balance owed to Attorneys will be paid from subsequent payments to Client before there is any distribution to Client. 3. Reasonable Fee if Contingent Fee is Unenforceable or if Attorney is Discharged Before Any Recovery In the event that the contingent fee portion of this Agreement is determined to be unenforceable for any reason or the Attorneys are prevented from representing Client on a contingent fee basis , Client agrees to pay a reasonable fee for the services rendered. If the parties are unable to agree on a reasonable fee for the services rendered, Attorneys and Client agree that the fee will be determined by arbitration proceedings before a neutral affiliated with the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS); in any event, Attorneys and Client agree that the fee determined by arbitration shall not exceed 25 percent (25 %) of the gross recovery Page 25 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 4 of 11 as defined in this agreement. If there is no recovery by Client, no fee will be due to Attorneys. 4. Order or Agreement for Payment of Attorneys’ Fees or Costs by Another Party If a court orders, or the parties to the dispute agree, that another party shall pay some or all of Client’s attorneys’ fees, costs, or both, Attorneys shall be entitled to the greater of (i) the amount of any attorney’s fees awarded by the court or included in the settlement or (ii) the percentage or other formula applied to the recovery amount not including such attorney’s fees. B. COSTS AND EXPENSES 1. General In addition to paying legal fees, Client authorizes Attorneys to incur all reasonable costs and expenses and to hire any investigators, consultants, or expert witnesses. Attorneys will advance all costs and expenses. Attorneys will deduct those costs and expenses out of Client’s recovery after attorney’s fees have been deducted. If there is no recovery, Client will not be required to reimburse Attorneys for costs and fees. In the event a recovery is less than incurred costs and expenses, Client will not be required to reimburse Attorneys for costs/expenses, above and beyond the recovery and fees. 2. Document Management Costs Attorneys have explored two means of managing litigation documents: (a) Outsource to outside vendor. Attorneys contract with outside vendors to collect, copy, and store documents. Attorneys advance these costs, and Client reimburses Attorneys out of any recovery. (b) Internal processing. Attorneys can create an internal docume nt management system by obtaining computer software, hardware, and related resources necessary to collect, copy, store, organize, and produce documents and data. This option obviates the need to outsource this work to an outside vendor. Attorneys represent that the second option above, internal processing, is the better choice for promoting efficiency, saving Client costs, and limiting legal expenses. Client agrees that Attorneys may purchase the resources necessary to provide an internal document managemen t system for Client. Attorneys may, however, use outside vendors where costs or circumstances warrant. Page 26 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 5 of 11 C. SHARED EXPENSES Client understands that Attorneys may incur certain expenses that jointly benefit multiple clients, including, for example, expenses f or travel, experts, and copying. Client agrees that Attorneys may, in their discretion, divide such expenses equally or pro rata among such clients, and deduct Client’s portion of those expenses from Client’s share of any recovery. Prior client approval is not required for shared expenses. Nevertheless, Client shall only be responsible for prudent, fair and reasonable expenses. D. DIVISION OF ATTORNEY FEES Client understands and agrees to the joint representation by the law firms identified above. Client also understands and agrees that in the event of recovery for client, Attorneys will divide any Contingent Fee. The division of the fees is governed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court Rule Chapter 20, Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys, including, but not limited to: (1) the division of fees is in proportion to the services performed by each lawyer or each lawyer assumes joint responsibility for the representation and agrees to be available for consultation with Client; (2) Client has given written con sent after full disclosure of the identity of each lawyer, that the fees will be divided, and that the division of fees will be in proportion to the services to be performed by each lawyer or that each lawyer will assume joint responsibility for the repres entation; (3) except where court approval of the fee division is obtained, the written closing statement shall be signed by the Client and each lawyer; and (4) the total fee must be reasonable. The Contingent Fee or court -awarded attorney s’ fees shall be split among the Attorneys as follows: (1) eighty percent (80%) among the two National Counsel Firms identified herein in a proportion to be disclosed in writing to Client in the Final Closing Statement; and (2) twenty percent (20%) to the Local Counsel Firm. Where a “common benefit” fee or class fee reduces the contractual fee percentage, the reduced fee percentage is divided pro rata among contracting Attorneys in the percentages set out in this paragraph. Any fee awarded as a “common benefi t” or “class” fee will not be divided among Attorneys but will remain the sole property of the firm(s) to which it is awarded. Upon conclusion of this matter, Lead Counsel shall provide Client with a written statement (“Final Closing Statement”) describing in detail, among other things: the outcome of the matter; the remittance of any recovery to Client; the method by which the recovery was determined and allocated among all recovering clients; an itemization of all costs and expenses and their respective a llocation; the allocation of Contingent Fee or court-awarded attorneys’ fees among the Attorneys; and, if applicable, the actual division of the lawyers’ fees with a lawyer not in the same firm, as required under Wisconsin Page 27 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 6 of 11 Supreme Court Rule Chapter 20, Ru les of Professional Conduct for Attorneys, Rule 1.5. The Final Closing Statement shall be signed by Client and the Attorneys. III. LICENSES AND APPROV ALS The Attorneys warrant and represent that they have and will continue to maintain all licenses and approvals required to conduct their business, and that they shall at all times conduct business activities in a professional manner and that all services will be performed by personnel who are skilled, competent and qualified to perform the specialized legal services for this engagement. IV. CLIENT CONTROL Lead Counsel shall appoint a contact person to keep Client reasonably informed about the status of the matter in a manner deemed appropriate by Client. The parties acknowledge that Client has the right to control and oversee the litigation and decide the resolution of the litigation. V. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS Client understands that Attorneys do or may represent many other individuals with actual or potential PFAS related litigation claims. Attorneys’ representation of multiple claimants at the same time may create certain actual or potential conflicts of interest under the Wisconsin Supreme Court Rule Chapter 20, Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys and interpretive law, in that the interests and objectives of each client individually on certain issues are, or may become, inconsistent with the interests and objectives of the other. Attorneys are governed by specific rules and regulations relating to professional responsibility in representation of clients, and especially where conflicts of interest may arise from representation of multiple clients against the same or similar defendants, Attorneys must advise clients of any actual or potential conflicts of interest and obtain their informed written c onsent to our representation when actual, present, or potential conflicts of interest exist. Client has conferred with its own separate corporate or municipal counsel and has determined that it is in its own best interests to waive any and all potential or actual conflicts of which Client is currently aware as the result of Attorneys’ current and continuing representation of other entities in similar litigation. By signing this agreement, Client states that : (1) it has been advised of the potential conflict s of interest which may be or are associated with our representation of Client and other multiple claimants; (2) it nevertheless wants Attorneys to represent Client; and (3) Client consents to Attorneys’ representation of others in connection with PFAS litigation (AFFF or otherwise). Client remains completely free to seek other legal advice at any time even after signing this agreement. VI. POWER OF ATTORNEY Client gives Attorneys a power of attorney to execute all reasonable and necessary documents connected with the handling of the litigation associated with this cause of action. Prior to signing any documents relative to settlement agreements, compromises and releases, Attorneys Page 28 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 7 of 11 will confer with and advise Client of the contents and ramifications of such documents. Under no circumstances will Client’s claims be settled without obtaining Client’s advance consent. VII. SETTLEMENT Attorneys will not settle Clie nt’s claim without the advance approval of Client, who will have the absolute right to accept or reject any settlement. Attorneys will notify Client promptly of the terms of any settlement offer received by Attorneys. VIII. AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS Often times in cases where Attorneys represent multiple clients in similar litigation, the opposing parties or defendants attempt to settle or otherwise resolve all of Attorneys’ cases in a group or groups, by making a single settlement offer to settle a number of cases simultaneously. There exists a potential conflict of interest whenever a lawyer represents multiple clients in a settlement of this type because it necessitates choices concerning the allocation of limited settlement amounts among the multiple clients. However, if all clients consent, a group settlement can be accomplished and a single offer can be fairly distributed among the clients by assigning settlement amounts based upon the strengths and weaknesses of each case, the relative nature, severity and extent of injuries, and individual case evaluations. In the event of a group or aggregate settlement proposal, Attorneys may implement a settlement program, overseen by a referee or special master, who may be appointed by a court, designed to ensure consistency and fairness for all claimants, and which will assign various settlement values and amounts to each client’s case depending upon the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Client authorizes Attorneys to enter into and engage in group settlement discussions and agreements that may include Client’s individual claims. Although Client authorizes Attorneys to engage in such group settlement discussions and agreements, Client retains the right to approve any settlement of Client’s claims, and Attorneys are required to obtain Client’s approval before settling Client’s claims. IX. ATTORNEYS’ LIEN Attorneys will have a lien for attorneys’ fees and costs advanced on all claims and causes of action that are the subject of the representation of Client under this Agreement and on all proceeds of any recovery obtained (whether by settlement, arbitration award, or court judgment). If no recovery is obtained for Client, or if a lien is obtained that exceeds the recovery by the Client, any lien in excess of the recovery for Client shall be released by Attorneys. X. DISCHARGE OF ATTORNEYS Client may discharge Attorneys at any time by written notice effective when received by Attorneys. Unless specifically agreed by Attorneys and Clien t, Attorneys will provide no further services and advance no further costs on Client’s behalf after receipt of the notice. If Attorneys appear as Client’s attorneys of record in any proceeding, Client will execute and return a substitution-of-attorney form immediately on its receipt from Attorneys. In the event that Page 29 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 8 of 11 Attorneys are discharged, for whatever reason, Attorneys and Client agree that Attorneys will have a lien for attorneys’ fees and costs advanced on all claims and causes of action that are the subject of the representation of Client under this Agreement and on all proceeds of any recovery obtained (whether by settlement or court judgment). If no recovery is obtained for Client or if a lien is obtained that exceeds the recovery by the Client then any lien in excess of the recovery for Client shall be released by Attorneys. XI. WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEYS Client and Attorneys agree that if, after investigation of the facts and research of the law, Attorneys believe that Client’s claims are of limited merit, Attorneys may terminate this agreement with Client prior to and without filing suit. Termination releases Attorneys from any further action on Client’s claim and discharges Attorneys from this Agreement. Termination will be effected via delivery service with signature receipt to the last address provided by Client to Attorneys. After filing suit, Attorneys may withdraw with Client’s consent as permitted under the governing Rules of Professional Conduct. The circumstances under which the Rules permit such withdrawal include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the representation will result in violation of the rules of professional conduct or other law; (b) if withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the interest s of Client; (c) if Client persists in a course of action involving Attorneys’ services that Attorneys reasonably believe is criminal or fraudulent or if Client has used Attorneys’ services to perpetrate a crime or fraud; (d) if Client insists upon pursuin g an objective that Attorneys consider repugnant or imprudent; (e) if Client fails substantially to fulfil an obligation to Attorneys regarding Attorneys’ services and has given reasonable warning that Attorneys will withdraw unless the obligation is fulfi lled; (f) the representation will result in an unreasonable financial burden on Attorneys; or (g) if other good cause for withdrawal exists. Upon termination of representation, Attorneys shall take steps to the extent reasonably practicable to protect Client’s interests, will give reasonable notice to Client, will allow time for employment of other counsel, will surrender papers and property to which Client is entitled, and will refund any advance payment of fee that has not been earned. Notwithstanding Att orneys’ withdrawal, Attorneys and Client agree that in all such cases described herein above, Attorneys will have a lien for attorneys’ fees and costs advanced on all claims and causes of action that are the subject of the representation of Client under th is Agreement and on all proceeds of any recovery obtained (whether by settlement or court judgment). If no recovery is obtained for Client or if a lien is obtained that exceeds the recovery by the Client any lien in excess of the recovery for Client shall be released by Attorneys. XII. RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY; WISCONSIN PUBLIC RECORDS LAW All written and oral documents and other information not in the public domain and not previously known, and all documents and other information obtained, developed or su pplied by Client or at Client’s expense, shall be kept confidential by Attorneys to the extent required by applicable law and will make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized Page 30 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 9 of 11 disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client. Such information shall not be disclosed to any other party not subject to any confidentiality order in place in any litigation or proceedings, directly or indirectly, without the Client’s prior written consent unles s required by an order issued by a court or like authority of lawful jurisdiction. Attorneys will retain Client’s paper and property in accordance with their document retention policies. The Attorneys understand that the County is subject to the Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. § 19.21, et seq. Lead Counsel agrees it shall assist the County in retaining and producing records that are subject to the Wisconsin Public Records Law. A failure to do or violation of the Wisconsin Public Records Law shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, and Lead Counsel shall defend and indemnify the County from any claim, liability, suit, damage or loss incurred by the County arising from an alleged violation of the Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. § 19.21, et seq. Except as otherwise authorized, all documents and other information shall be maintained for a period of seven (7) years after the conclusion of this matter. XIII. INSPECTION OF RECORDS Lead Counsel shall permit the County, after reasonable notice, to inspect and make copies of all documents and other information relating to all matters covered by this Agreement including all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment, and other data. XIV. INSURANCE; INDEMNITY All Attorneys shall have and maintain in full force and effect sufficient insurance policies covering acts related to their representation. Attolles Law, s.c., is a limited liability entity under Wisconsin law, and maintains a policy of professional liability insurance, the limits of which exceed the minimum amounts required by the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a limited liability entity of its size. Lead Counsel agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemn ify, defend and hold harmless, the County, and its agents, officers and employees, from and against all loss or expense including costs and attorney's fees by reason of liability for damages including suits at law or in equity, caused by any wrongful, intentional, or negligent act or omission of Attorneys which may arise out of or are connected with this Agreement. XV. ASSIGNMENT LIMITATION Lead Counsel shall not assign any interest in this engagement, in whole or in part, and shall not transfer any interes t in the same (whether by assignment, novation, or any other manner), without the prior written consent of the County. Assignment of any portion of the work by subcontract shall require the prior written consent of the County. Page 31 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 10 of 11 XVI. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION Wisconsin law shall apply to the provisions of legal services pursuant to this Agreement, and Attorneys shall abide by Wisconsin law in carrying out the legal services hereunder. The laws of Wisconsin shall govern this Agreement and the parties stipulate that venue for the breach of this Agreement shall be in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. XVII. SEVERABILITY The terms and conditions of the Agreement shall be deemed to be severable. Consequently, if any clause, term, or condition hereof shall be held to be illegal or void, such determination shall not affect the validity or legality of the remaining terms and conditions, and notwithstanding any such determination, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effe ct, unless the particular clause, term or condition held to be illegal or void renders the balance of the Agreement impossible to perform. XVIII. NOTICE Client agrees to receive communications and documents from Attorneys via email. Attorneys agree to receive communications and documents from Client via email. Attorneys will respond to email as soon as practicable. Client agrees to receive communications from Attorney via cell phone. If Client needs to send hardcopy documents or other physical materials to Attorneys, or if Attorneys need to send hardcopy documents or other physical materials to Client, then Client and Attorneys agree to send those to the following addresses, respectively: For CLIENT: County Office of Corporation Counsel [Mailing Address] For ATTORNEYS: Baron & Budd, P.C. 3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 1100 Dallas, Texas 75219 Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, LLC 8397 Highway 23, Suite 100 Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 Attolles Law, S.C. 222 East Erie Street, Suite 210 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Page 32 of 36 Back-up to Resolution 2026-33 Page 11 of 11 XIX. AUTHORIZATION The County has executed this Agreement pursuant to action taken by the ____________________ Board of Supervisors pur suant to Resolution ____________________. By the signature of Cary McDougal below, the Firm represents that it is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of all Attorneys. XX. ATTORNEY’S LIMITED LIABILITY. To the extent that each law firm retained is a limited liability entity, the personal liability of each firm’s owner to Client for the firm’s debts and obligations is limited according to state law. The following Parties hereby execute this Agreement: FOR ALL ATTORNEYS: BY: ___________________________________ DATE: __________________ NAME: ___________________________________ TITLE: ___________________________________ FOR ____________________ COUNTY: BY: ___________________________________ DATE: ____________________ NAME: ___________________________________ TITLE: ___________________________________ Page 33 of 36 Page 34 of 36 MARK D. O’CONNELL, PRESIDENT & CEO 2026 WCA DISTRICT MEETINGS WCA District Date/Location Counties in District North Central Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Wausau 151401 County Rd NN Wausau, WI Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood East Central Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Hilton Appleton Paper Valley 333 West College Avenue Appleton, WI Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Sheboygan and Winnebago Southern Friday, June 12, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Glacier Canyon Conference Ctr. 45 Hillman Road Wisconsin Dells, WI Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Rock and Sauk Northwest Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center 13767 County Hwy B Hayward, WI Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor and Washburn West Central Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Florian Gardens 2340 Lorch Avenue Eau Claire, WI Barron, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and St. Croix Western Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Three Bears Resort 701 Yogi Circle Warrens, WI Adams, Buffalo, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon Southeast Monday, June 22, 2026 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Ingleside Hotel 2810 Golf Road Pewaukee, WI Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha Page 35 of 36 MARK D. O’CONNELL, PRESIDENT & CEO 22 East Mifflin strEEt, suitE 900 Madison, Wi 53703 toll frEE: 1.866.404.2700 PhonE: 608.663.7188 fax: 608.663.7189 WicountiEs.org 2026 WCA DISTRICT MEETINGS Meeting dates and times vary by location Check-in Begins 30 minutes Prior to Meeting Start Time (Please Note: A meal or heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served at all meeting locations. A meeting RSVP is requested.) TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Wisconsin Counties Association and Wisconsin County Mutual Insurance Corporation Board Member Recognition 3. About WCA – Structure, Programs & Services WCA Staff 4. County Official Roles and Responsibilities Andy Phillips, CEO, Attolles Law and WCA General Counsel 5. Forward Analytics Kevin Dospoy, Director, Forward Analytics 6. Legislative Update WCA Government Affairs Team 7. Legal Update Andy Phillips, CEO, Attolles Law and WCA General Counsel 8. Open Discussion of County Issues Attendees will be asked to share information on regional issues, training and assistance needs, etc. 9. Adjourn Page 36 of 36