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 arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting Deviation from the order shown may occur. AGENDA: 1. Training – 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 2. Oath of Office – 9:00 a.m. – Judge David L. Weber 3. Recess – 9:05 a.m. 4. Reconvene – 9:30 a.m. [*Zoom Meeting Begins] 5. Call Meeting to Order at 9:30 a.m. [County Clerk in Chair] 6. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 7. Roll Call by County Clerk 8. Presentation of Agenda 9. Orientation Session A. Welcome, Introductions, and County Organizational Chart B. County Clerk C. Finance D. Legal Considerations 10. Election of the Chairperson of the Board 11. Election of the Vice-Chairperson of the Board 12. Review, Revise and Adopt the Rules of Order and “Powers & Duties of County Board Sub-Units” 13. Recess for Lunch and to Allow Chairperson of County Board and County Administrator and Selected Others to Confer Regarding Appointment of all Committee, Commissions and Boards. Reconvene. 14. Resolutions • 2026-23 Appointments to County Board Sub-Units (Committees, Commissions and Boards) (to be handed out at the meeting) 15. Special Reports 16. Announcements • DCEDC Annual Investors Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. – Stone Harbor Resort • Wisconsin Counties Association District Meeting(s) • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. 17. Adjourn Tuesday, April 21, 2026 8:00 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/897006963 59?pwd=rGr1BRtiruIyPC3UOnaYanM keMSYcu.1 Meeting/Webinar ID: 897 0069 6359 Passcode: 910210 To connect via phone: Call 1-31-626-6799 *Zoom Meeting – 9:30 a.m. start Page 1 of 22 1 RULES OF ORDER 20265 (Adopted 4/15/254/21/26) GOVERNING THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1. Regular and Statutory Meetings All regular and statutory meetings shall be held at 9:00 A.M. or at the call of the County Board Chairperson at the Door County Government Center. Regular meetings shall be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The Sec. 59.11(1)(c), Wis. Stats. organizational meeting shall be the 3rd Tuesday of April. The Sec. 59.11(1)(a), Wis. Stats. annual meeting shall be the Tuesday after the 2nd Monday of November. 2. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or in the manner prescribed by Sec. 59.11(2), Wis. Stats. In all cases the notice shall give the time, place and purpose of the meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. 3. Quorum A majority of the entire membership elected to the Board shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must initially be established, and continue to exist, in order for a board, commission, or committee to transact business. 4. Presiding Office The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board. The Vice-Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chairperson or at the Chairperson’s request. When both are absent, the Clerk shall convene the meeting and the Board shall elect one of its members as temporary Chairperson. The County Clerk shall preside (as benevolent dictator) at the organizational meeting, until the County Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are elected. The Chairperson shall then take the chair. 5. Agenda A. All items to be a part of the agenda shall be in possession of the Administrator before noon on the sixth (6th) day prior to the scheduled Board session. B. Agenda items must be germane to and fall within the County’s statutory authority, responsibilities and roles. 6. Presentation of Agenda At each session the agenda shall be submitted by the Chairperson and approved by the Board before proceeding with the meeting. Any resolution, ordinance or business to be added to the agenda must be of an emergency nature and be approved by a majority of the members present before becoming part of the agenda, a two (2) hour notice is required per Sec.19.84(3) Wis. Stats. 7. Organizational Meeting Agenda A. Organizational Meeting 1. Call to order [County Clerk in Chair] 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Roll Call 4. Oath of Office 5. Election of the Chairperson of the Board 6. Election of the Vice-Chairperson of the Board 7. Review, Revise and Adopt the Rules of Order and Duties of the Standing Committees 8. Appointment of the Standing Committees shall be made by the Chairperson in consultations with a Committee on Committees appointed by him/her. Committee selections shall be announced on the same day of the Organizational Meeting. 9. Continue with No. 4 of Regular Meeting Agenda. Page 2 of 22 2 8. Regular Meeting Agenda A. Regular Meeting 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Roll Call 4. Presentation of Agenda 5. Correspondence* 6. Public Comment 7. Supervisor’s Response 8. Administrator’s Monthly Report 9. Approval of minutes of previous meeting 10. Pending Business 11. Resolutions 12. Ordinances 13. Special Reports 14. New Business 15. Oral Committee Reports 16. Review Committee Minutes 17. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills 18. Announcements 19. Adjourn * Correspondence included with the agenda packet is limited to matters that are germane to an agenda item or fall within the County’s statutory authority, responsibilities, and roles. If pertains to an item on the agenda, must be in the possession of the Administrator before noon on the sixth (6th) day prior to the scheduled board session to be included in the agenda packet. Additional correspondence will be accepted up until noon the day prior to the meeting, it will be provided to all supervisors, however, it will not be included in the agenda packet. 9. Term of Office The term of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be for two (2) years (Sec. 59.12 Wis. Stats.). All standing committees, elective or appointive, shall serve a one (1) year term unless the Wisconsin Statutes provide otherwise. Changes in committee names and structure shall be subject to the approval of a majority vote of the entire membership. 10. Committees There are four types of committees: Standing, Statutory, Ad Hoc and Other. Committee appointments. Committees shall be established upon adoption of a resolution designating the name, number, purpose and term. Members shall be appointed by the County Administrator and/or Chairperson and confirmed by the Board. An Ad Hoc committee shall be dissolved upon completion of the purpose for which the committee was appointed. 11. Vouchers, Claims and Bills Department Heads shall screen all bills and invoices and prepare vouchers. Vouchers (along with the bill or invoice) shall be submitted to the Finance Department by 4:30 p.m. on each pay date of each month for payment. Payment may then be made by the Finance Director bi- weekly. The Finance Department will, on a monthly basis, prepare a listing of all payments to be made. This listing is intended as, and will be deemed, an order for payment per Sec.’s 59.23(2)(c) & 59.25(3)(b) Wis. Stats. and will be signed by the County Clerk and counter-signed by the County Board Chairperson, and then filed with the County Clerk. 12. Voting All members of the Board shall vote on all questions except when excused or because of conflict of interest. All questions will be resolved by majority vote of those members voting (provided a quorum is present) except when the Rules of Order or Wisconsin Statutes provide otherwise. In the absence of a unanimous vote or unanimous consent on a question, a recorded vote is required. 13. Consent to Speak A. A member must be recognized by the Chairperson before speaking (e.g., introducing a resolution or ordinance, making a motion, or debating a question). B. No member may speak more than thrice, or longer than three (3) minutes the first time, two (2) Page 3 of 22 3 minutes the second time, and one (1) minute the third time, on the same motion. C. No member is entitled to be called on to speak a second time (third time) in debate on the same motion until everyone who is seeking recognition has had their first (second) opportunity to speak. D. Discussion must be limited to the merits of the specific motion that is being debated, not the general subject. 14. Referral of Correspondence or Reports The Chairperson may refer correspondence and reports to committee as he/she determines unless a specific motion is made from the floor. 15. Motions A. Motions should be reduced to writing and read by the County Clerk and seconded before debate or vote. B. Motions and seconds may be withdrawn prior to amendments by the authors. A motion containing more than one (1) question may be divided. C. Motion to Amend: 1. Must be germane (i.e., closely related to or having bearing on the subject of the thing to be amended). This means that no new subject can be introduced under pretext of being an amendment. 2. That create a fiscal impact, which is defined as an unbudgeted expense per Sec. 65.90, Wis. Stats. a. The item shall be postponed to the next succeeding meeting or, b. If the item is time sensitive, requires a 2/3 vote to pass at the same meeting if the fiscal impact can be properly determined, and c. The Finance Director or Administrator is to determine whether a proposed amendment has a fiscal impact and, if so, the estimated amount. 3. If results in substantive change, consideration of the matter may be postponed (until later in the same meeting or the next succeeding meeting). 4. If adopted, the Administrator or Finance Director will report back at the next succeeding meeting as to any unplanned allocation or consumption of internal (human and other) resources that results from the amendment. 16. Resolutions All resolutions appearing on the agenda and submitted for approval shall contain thereon a number, title and the names of sponsoring committee(s) and supervisor(s) or individual supervisor(s) with concurrence of the County Board Chairperson. 17. Committee Reports Committee reports, if any, shall be given by the committee chairperson or in their absence by another member of the committee. 18. Ordinances Any ordinance to be submitted for consideration for adoption by the Board shall be placed on the agenda as herein prescribed and shall bear the signature(s) of its sponsor, either a member, a committee, or a joint committee of the Board. All ordinances, except zoning ordinances, including amendments thereto, authorized by Sec..59.69, Wis. Stats., shall be considered for adoption in the following manner: A. The ordinance shall be presented to the Board for a reading. Reading the title of the ordinance at the Board meeting shall constitute the reading, if the ordinance is provided in written form to each of the Board members before the meeting at which the ordinance is to be taken up. B. Following the reading and if no substantive changes are made to the ordinance, the ordinance may be enacted by a majority roll call vote of the members voting. (Punctuation and spelling corrections do not constitute substantive changes.) C. If substantive changes are made to the ordinance, the ordinance shall be laid over to the subsequent meeting of the Board for a second reading. Reading the title of the ordinance at the Board meeting shall constitute the second reading, if the ordinance in revised form is provided in written form to each of the Board members before the meeting at which the ordinance is again to be taken up. D. Following the second reading, the ordinance may be further amended. When all amendments, if any, have been acted upon, the ordinance may be enacted by the majority roll call vote of the members voting. Such ordinances shall be in effect the day following publication, unless otherwise specified. E. Newly created zoning ordinances shall be considered for adoption as prescribed in ss.59.69(5)(a) and (b), Wisconsin Statutes, shall be considered for adoption in the following manner: 1. A petition for amendment may be made as specified in ss.59.69(5)(e) 1. and 2. Wisconsin Statutes. Page 4 of 22 4 2. Upon completion of procedures as specified in ss.59.69(5)(e) 1. and 2. Wisconsin Statutes, the committee of the Board designated to act in such matters shall, by way of a written report, recommend to the Board, subject to ss.59.69(5)(e) 3., Wisconsin Statutes, an action to take in the matter. The recommendation may be to approve of the petition, approve of a modified version of the petition, or to disapprove of the petition. 3. If the recommendation is to approve of the petition or a modified version of it, the committee shall draft an ordinance which would effectuate the committee’s determination and submit to the Board the ordinance at the same time as the committee’s recommendation. 4. After review of the committee’s recommendation, the Board shall then act upon the ordinance as submitted by the committee. The ordinance, as submitted or as amended by the Board, may be adopted by majority roll call vote of the members voting, except as provided by ss.59.69(5)(e)5., Wisconsin Statutes. 5. If the recommendation is to disapprove of the petition, the Board shall act upon the recommendation, either accepting or rejecting the disapproval recommendation. A majority roll call vote of the members voting shall determine the result. (a) If the Board accepts the disapproval recommendation, the petition is thereby dismissed. (b) If the Board refuses to deny the petition for amendment as recommended it shall refer the petition to the committee with directions to draft an ordinance to effectuate the petition and report the ordinance back to the Board which may then enact or reject the ordinance as provided in ss.59.69(5)(e) Wisconsin Statutes. F. Ordinances shall be in effect the day following publication unless otherwise specified. *Note: Having the ordinance in printed form two (2) days before a meeting date shall qualify for the informal reading by the reading of the title. 19. Non-Budget Items [Sec. 65.90 Wis. Stats.] Any action involving any sum other than the amount provided for in the budget, or approved by the Finance Committee under Budget Intra-Transfers, shall be required to have a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the Board. All resolutions under this rule shall be submitted by the Finance Committee. Said resolutions (or addendum) shall provide members sufficient detailed information on fiscal impact, project revenue, expense effect on tax rate and other relevant information, when available. 20. Previous Question When a reasonable time for debate on a motion has elapsed, it may be in order to move for the previous question. If seconded and carried by a vote, the vote on the question shall immediately follow. 21. Reconsideration It may be in order for any member voting with the prevailing side to move for reconsideration of the question at the same or succeeding session. 22. Roll Call Vote When a roll call vote is statutory or required by the Rules or Order, it shall be announced as a “Roll Call Vote” before voting takes place via electronic balloting, i.e.: using the Voter Board. If the Voter Board malfunctions, the County Clerk will call for a roll call vote. If a member requests a roll call vote on any question, it shall be granted before the decision of the Chairperson is announced. There shall be no interruption during roll call. 23. Method of Roll Call Roll call voting shall be in succession with all members voting as called. Each roll call vote shall begin with the member alphabetically following the first member called in the preceding vote. A member not in the room and not excused for the session shall vote before the Chairperson announces the result. 24. Budget Inter-Transfers A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the Board is necessary when transferring funds from one department or account to another. A roll call vote is required. (Statute 65.90). 25. Budget Intra-Transfers and Contingent Fund Transfers [Sec. 65.90 Wis. Stats.] A. The Finance Committee is authorized to transfer funds between budgeted items of an individual county office or department and to supplement the appropriations for a particular office, department, or activity by transfers from the contingent fund pursuant to and in accordance with Sec. 65.90(5) Wis. Stats., or as subsequently amended or revised, and subject to Paragraph B, C, D, and E below. B. The Finance Committee’s transfer of funds between budgeted items of an individual county office or Page 5 of 22 5 department shall not exceed the lesser of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or, in the aggregate, ten percent (10%) of the funds originally provided for such county office or department in the annual budget. C. Any The Finance Committee’s transfer of funds from the contingent fund between budgeted items of an individual county office or departmentshall not exceed the lesser of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the amount set up in the contingent fund as adopted in the annual budget, or, in the aggregate in the case of an individual office, department, or activity 10 percent (10%) of the funds originally provided for such office, department, or activity in the annual budget that exceeds $10,000 is subject to prior approval by the County Board of Supervisors. D. For any transfers from the contingent fund under this rule, the County Clerk shall publish either a class 1 notice of the changes, under ch. 985, Wis. Stats., within 15 days after any change is made or post a notice of the changes on the County’s website within 15 days after any change is made. B.E. The Finance Committee may authorize a transfer of funds pursuant to this rule, deny the requested transfer, or may refer the requested transfer, with a recommendation, to the County Board for consideration as a budget inter-transfer. Any action taken by the Finance Committee under this rule, including approvals and denials, shall be reported to the County Board at the County Board’s next regular meeting. 26. Out of Order A member, when declared out of order by the Chairperson, shall immediately submit to the ruling of the Chair unless an appeal is made and permission granted by a majority vote of the members present. 27. Public Addressing the Board The public notice of a meeting of the County Board or its sub-units may provide for a period of public comment during a meeting. During such a period the Board or a sub-unit may receive information from members of the public and may, to a limited extent, discuss any matter raised by the public. It is advisable to limit discussion (if any) of the subject and to defer any extensive deliberation to a later meeting for which more specific notice can be given. No formal action may be taken on a subject raised in the public comment period, unless that subject is also identified in the meeting notice. Reasonable rules governing the conduct of a period of public comment, for County Board or its subunits, includes the following: A. A public comment period is limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes. The maximum time allotted to each speaker is three (3) minutes. A speaker may not yield or reserve their time to another speaker. B. Public comment is limited to matters that are germane to an agenda item or fall within the County’s statutory authority, responsibilities and roles. C. Public comment is not allowed as to matters that have been the subject of a public hearing (e.g., amendatory zoning ordinances) or quasi-judicial hearings. D. If a member of the public raises a subject that does not appear on the meeting agenda, discussion of that subject will be limited and any deliberation or action deferred to a later meeting for which more specific notice can be given. E. Speakers appearing in person will be allowed to comment before speakers appearing remotely. F. A speaker must get recognition from the chairperson before speaking, state their name, and address remarks to the chair. G. To prevent cumulative and repetitive comments, the chairperson may, in her or his discretion, provide for the designation of spokespersons for groups of persons supporting or opposing the same positions. H. Chairperson may provide for the maintenance of order and decorum in the conduct of the public comment period. 1. Maintaining order includes keeping speakers to their allotted time and germane matters, controlling others from interrupting the speaker who has the floor, and preventing others from otherwise disrupting the meeting (e.g., clapping or shouting). 2. Maintaining decorum includes encouraging speakers to be courteous and respectful. The use of obscene, profane language or gestures will not be tolerated. If order and decorum is not maintained, the chairperson may terminate a period of public comment. I. The purpose of the public comment period is to give persons an opportunity to inform the governing body about their views. The meeting itself belongs to the governing body. The public does not participate in decision-making. Instead, it provides input to the governing body, which takes the input Page 6 of 22 6 into consideration in making its decisions. 28. Adjourn or Recess A motion to adjourn or recess shall be in order at any time except when a member has the floor or when the Board is voting. 29. Suspension of Rules These rules may be suspended by a majority roll call vote of the entire membership unless unanimous consent is given. 30. Amending Rules These rules may be amended at any regular session of the Board by a majority vote of the entire membership. 31. Elections A. The County Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected consistent with Sec.'s 19.88 and 59.12 Wis. Stats. as follows: • By unsigned ballot; • Nominations - Each County Board Supervisor shall cast a nomination ballot; • Election - Each County Board Supervisor shall cast an election ballot; • Voting continues until one nominee achieves a majority of the County Board Supervisors present (if a quorum exists). 32. Civility and Decorum A. No person may engage in conduct which materially and substantially delays, disrupts, disturbs, hinders, interferes with or interrupts the orderly conduct of meetings or carrying out public business. B. Conduct to be avoided includes, but is not limited to, clapping, shouting, whistling, obscene or profane language or gestures, and true threats (i.e., words or actions that cause a person to fear for their safety or life). 33. Rules of Order The Rules of Order as adopted shall govern the proceedings of the Board, except as may be contrary to Wisconsin Statutes; in such event, the State Statutes shall prevail. Roberts Rules of Order (current and authorized edition) shall apply in those areas these Rules do not cover. 34. Closed Sessions A. All anticipated closed sessions shall be so stated in the published agenda. When items are of an emergency nature, a closed session notice shall be given a minimum of two (2) hours prior to such sessions. B. All closed sessions must be noticed according to Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law, including Sec. 19.85, Wis. Stats. The Corporation Counsel should be consulted for the proper exemption and notice. C. The Chairperson must read the entire noticed reason before requesting a motion to move into an closed session. D. A motion and a second stating the reason for said session must be adopted by majority roll call vote, prior to excusing all but elected supervisors from the Board Room, and those requested to remain. E. Procedures in Closed Session: a. Consistent with the statutory exemption for the closed session, the Chairperson shall announce in closed session, prior to proceeding, the anticipated process or procedures, which will occur in the closed session. b. By consensus, the Committee will have to agree to the Chairperson’s proposed procedure. c. If no consensus is reached, the Committee shall decide how the Committee shall proceed. F. A Committee may not reconvene into open session until twelve (12) hours have elapsed (and proper notice given), unless the subsequent open session was noticed at the time of the notice of the meeting, convened prior to the closed session. (See: Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats.) G. Recommendation/Decisions in closed session should be made in open session. H. A Supervisor is excluded from closed sessions of a subunit of County Board, of which the supervisor is not a member. However, they may be included with the subunit chairperson’s prior consent. A supervisor permitted to be present is honor bound, and is subject to disciplinary action for failure to preserve the confidentiality of the proceedings. 35. Contract Rules of Order 35, Contracts-Amendment: All contracts are subject to review by the Corporation Counsel and County Administrator. Any contract Page 7 of 22 7 with a term in excess of three (3) years is subject to review and approval by the County Board, except Non-Commercial Hangar Site Lease Agreements, not to exceed 10 years, may be approved by the oversight committee. A majority vote of the total membership is required for approval. Any Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal or Solicitation of Contract (rental, lease, agreements, services) and related processes or procedures shall be reviewed and approved by the Corporation Counsel prior to any award by Committee, Board or Commission. 36. Nepotism Members of the Door County Board of Supervisors shall not participate in discussions or vote at County Board meetings or committee meetings on matters involving the hiring, compensation, promotion or discipline of a member’s wife, husband, father, mother, guardian, sister, brother or children. 37. New or Altered Program Whenever any County department starts or significantly alters a new or existing program or project, which will require the expenditure of more than $25,000 in any given year, regardless of the source of funding, said department will advise the County Board in writing, through the Board Chairperson, of the reason(s) for the new or significantly altered program or project and the source and level of funding. 38. Unanticipated Revenue Unanticipated revenue (i.e., revenue not stated in a budget) may only be expended as set forth in Sec. 65.90 Wis. Stats. 39. Donations, Gifts or Grants A Department may accept donations, gifts or grants in amounts up to $999.00. An oversight committee may accept donations, gifts or grants in amounts up to $4,999.00. County Board shall be provided notice of and approve any donation, gift or grant equal to or in excess of $5,000.00 prior to acceptance. An itemized report of all donations, gifts or grants shall be submitted to the County Board on an annual basis. 40. Ethical Principles (per Ordinance 2010-04; 4/20/10) These ethical principles apply to any county (appointed or elected) public official, candidate for county public office and county employee. The ethical county official, employee and candidate should: • Properly administer the affairs of the county. • Promote decisions which only benefit the public interest. • Actively promote public confidence in county government. • Keep safe all funds and other properties of the county. • Conduct and perform the duties of the office diligently and promptly dispose of the business of the county. • Maintain a positive image to pass constant public scrutiny. • Evaluate all decisions so that the best service or product is obtained at a minimal cost without sacrificing quality and fiscal responsibility. • Inject the prestige of the office into everyday dealings with the public employees and associates. • Maintain a respectful attitude toward employees, other public officials, colleagues and associates. • Effectively and efficiently work with governmental agencies, political subdivisions and other organizations in order to further the interest of the county. • Faithfully comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the county and impartially apply them to everyone. The ethical county official, employee and candidate should not: • Engage in outside interests that are not compatible with the impartial and objective performance of his or her duties. • Improperly influence or attempt to influence other officials to act in his or her own benefit. • Accept anything of value from any source which is offered to influence his or her action as a public official. The ethical county official, employee and candidate accepts the responsibility that his or her mission is that of servant and steward to the public. A county official, employee and candidate may be subject to censure or reprimand by the County Board or its designee, for violation of these ethical principles. 41. Cell Phones Cell phones shall be maintained on silent or vibrate during County Board meetings, audible ring tones are prohibited. A donation of $25.00 (to the Door County United Way) will be collected from a Supervisor if Page 8 of 22 8 their cell phone rings during a County Board meeting. 42. Minutes The record of the proceeding of County Board and its sub-units is the minutes. The minutes should contain mainly a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members or others. A verbatim record is not necessary or advisable. See: §19.88(3), Wis. Stats. and §59.23(2)(a) & (b), Wis. Stats. and Roberts Rules of order 10th Edition §48, pp. 451-458 43. Remote Options - Meetings / Hearings A. Remote Option for Public Access Door County will endeavor to maintain a remote view only, except for ‘Public Comment’ agenda item, option for public access to meetings / hearings of the County Board and its subunits. Doing so has the potential to advance the purposes of ensuring government openness and transparency. B. Remote attendance of and participation in a meeting of the County Board or its subunits is permissible only for a County Board Supervisor and other member who reside on Washington Island, or for whom in-person attendance at a meeting would not be possible or would present significant difficulty. C. Remote attendance of hearings by parties to, participants in, attorneys or other representatives, and witnesses is potentially allowable on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the board, commission, or committee chairperson or designee. In-person attendance at hearings is the rule. Remote attendance at hearings is the exception. Exceptions may be made for individuals for whom in-person attendance at a hearing would not be possible or would present significant difficulty. Requests for remote attendance must be submitted to the board, commission or committee chairperson or designee as far in advance of the hearing as is feasible. Efforts will be made to facilitate reasonable access to the hearing for such individuals. D. Any meeting / hearing conducted remotely (in whole or in part) must comply with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law (§§ 19.81 to 19.98, Wis. Stats.) and be consistent with relevant Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions and Wisconsin Office of Open Government Advisories. 44. Proclamations To be considered by the Door County Board of Supervisors, a proclamation must be sponsored by the County Board Chairperson and directly impact the County's programs, services, or budget. A proposed proclamation shall specify how it directly impacts the County’s programs, services, or budget. This rule excludes memoriams. 45. Official Statements by Board Members No member of the Door County Board of Supervisors, other than the Board Chair, is authorized to make any official statement or comment on behalf of the County Board. If a member makes a statement or comment, the member shall ensure such statement or comment contains language indicating the statement or comment reflects the personal views of the member and not the views of the County Board. Page 9 of 22 1 2026 (ADOPTED 4/21/26) RULES OF ORDER & ORGANIZATION OF ALL COUNTY BOARD SUB-UNITS I. Committee Organization A. The first member listed on any committee shall be the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall appoint a secretary to record minutes of all the committee meetings. Each committee should elect a Vice - Chairperson. B. The County Board Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, or other person designated to perform the Chairperson’s duties, is an ex-officio member of all committees. An ex-officio member has the same rights and privileges as, but none of the obligations of, all other members. Generally an ex -officio member does not have the right to vote and should not be counted in determining the number required for a quorum or whether a quorum is present at a meeting. If a quorum is not present at a meeting, then an ex-officio member may be counted in determining whether a quorum is present and may vote. II. Quorum A. A majority of the entire membership elected to the committee shall constitute a quo rum. A quorum must initially be established, and continue to exist, in order for a committee to transact business. B. If for some reason a member is unable to attend a Committee or County Board meeting, let the Chairperson or department head know. Supervisor Compensation & Reimbursement (Effective April 19, 2022, per Resolution 2021-81) III. Compensation A. The method of compensation for supervisors shall be determined by the board. B. Each supervisor shall be paid an annual salary of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) except as provided in 1. & 2. below. 1. The annual salary for County Board Chairperson is twelve thousand dollars ($12,000). 2. The annual salary for County Board Vice-Chairperson is eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500). Supervisors’ salary will be paid monthly, in 12 equal installments. C. Supplementary Compensation 1. Supervisors conducting a public hearing will receive supplementary compensation of twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour. Does not include hearings conducted by the County Board. IV. Reimbursement for Expenses (Authorized Meal, Mileage, Lodging and Registration Expenses) A. Each supervisor will be allocated up to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) annually for authorized expenses (i.e., meal, lodging and registration) actually incurred and related to approved conferences, conventions, institutes, schools, seminars, training or workshops. Mileage is addressed separately in Par. IV. B. below. 1. Authorized meal expenses, incurred by a Supervisor shall be reimbursed as set forth in Door County’s Administrative Manual (Section 2.15 Expense Reimbursement, A. Meal Expenses, 1.-3.). 2. Authorized lodging expenses, incurred by a Supervisor shall be reimbursed as set forth in Door County’s Administrative Manual (Section 2.15 Expense Reimbursement, D. Lodging). 3. Authorized registration expenses, incurred by a Supervisor shall be reimbursed as set forth in Door County’s Administrative Manual (Section 2.15 Expense Reimbursement, E. Registration Fees). Funds not used by the end of a year will be returned to the General Fund. A supervisor may only exceed the annual allocation with prior approval of the County Board. B. Mileage (§ 59.10(3)(g), Wis. Stats.) 1. Each supervisor shall receive mileage for each mile traveled in going to and returning from approved conferences, conventions, hearings, institutes, meetings, proceedings, schools, seminars, training or workshops by the most usual traveled route at the rate established by the County Board under § 59.22 Wis. Stats. as the standard mileage allowance for all County employees and officers (See: Door County’s Administrative Manual - Section 2.15 Expense Reimbursement, B. Mileage). Page 10 of 22 2 2. Mileage reimbursement is to be calculated from the Supervisor’s residence or their work location within Door County. If a Supervisor’s work location is outside of Door County, mileage reimbursement will be calculated from the County line. C. Supervisor Residing on Washington Island: 1. Is eligible to be reimbursed for one round-trip ferry ticket per day; and 2. Will, if an overnight stay on the mainland is necessary due to a meeting, be eligible for reimbursement for in-county lodging expense and meal expense consistent with Par. IV. A. 1. & 2. above. This is in addition to, and not in lieu of, other compensation and reimbursement set forth herein. D. Reimbursement can only be made for allowable expenses actually incurred. V. Compensation / Reimbursement Procedure A. All requests for reimbursement must (as a condition precedent to payment) be timely submitted (to the Finance Department) on properly completed and fully executed reimbursement request form(s), accompanied by any required documentation. B. These forms and instructions are available in the Office of County Clerk, and the Finance Department. VI. Miscellaneous A. The above is intended, and should be deemed, to fix the compensation and reimbursement, establish additional compensation, and increase the number of days for which compensation and reimbursement may be paid for Supervisors as allowed under Ch. 59, Wis. Stats. B. The above is intended, and should be deemed as, the different amount fixed as a maximum by the County Board for Highway Committee members as contemplated by § 83.015(1)(b), Wis. Stats. C. The purpose of any function for which a Board member claims a per diem, mileage or other reimbursement, must be specifically stated and become part of the committee minutes and the voucher thereof, must be co -signed by another committee member and must be approved by the committee. D. Whether board members, serving as members of an Ad-Hoc committee, shall receive compensation in the form of per diems, mileage or allowable expenses for attendance at Ad Hoc Committee meetings shall be determined at the time of the creation of the Ad Hoc Committee. E. Joint Meetings (of two or more Boards or Committees) 1. Calling of Joint Meetings a) The chairperson of each board, commission, or committee involved must agree to authorize a joint meeting. 2. One Presiding Officer or Chairperson of a Joint Meeting. a) To be determined by consensus of the chairpersons of the Boards, commissions, or committees involved. b) Absent such consensus, to be determined by drawing straws. 3. Quorum a) A majority of the entire membership of each board, commission, or committee involved in the joint meeting must be present. F. Sub-Unit Members Who Are Not Door County Board Supervisors. 1. Will receive compensation for attendance at a meeting (i.e., a timely noticed and properly convened meeting, with a quorum present) of a sub-unit (i.e., commission, committee, or board) of the County Board of which they are a member as follows: a. Fifty dollars ($50); and b. Twenty-five dollars ($25) for each hour above one (1) hour (up to eight (8) hours / not to exceed two hundred and twenty-five dollars ($225)) per day. c. Hourly Rates will be prorated as follows: • The hourly rate is to be prorated at twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) per one-half hour. • Any fraction of an hour shall be rounded (up or down) to the nearest half-hour. Page 11 of 22 3 2. Are eligible for expense reimbursement as set forth in Door County’s Administrative Manual (Section 2.15 Expense Reimbursement). 3. Residing on Washington Island: a. Are eligible to be reimbursed for one round-trip ferry ticket per day; and b. Will, if an overnight stay on the mainland is necessary due to a meeting, be eligible for reimbursement for in-county lodging expense and meal expense consistent with Par. IV. A. 1. – 2. above. This is in addition to, and not in lieu of, other compensation and reimbursement set forth herein. VII. Agenda and Minutes [Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law (Sec. 19.81 - 19.90 Wis. Stats) Applies] A. Every meeting shall be preceded by public notice, consistent with Sec. 19.84 Wis. Stats. or as otherwise required by any other statute. Such public notice shall, at a minimum, be given in the following manner: 1. By communication from the chairperson or such person's designee to the public, to those news media who have filed a written request for such notices, and to an official newspaper. 2. By posting meeting notices in one or more places likely to be seen by the general public. As a rule, notice should be posted at three different locations within Door County. 3. Meeting notices may also be posted at the County's website as a supplement to other public notices, but web posting should not be used as a substitute for other methods of notice. If a meeting notice is posted on the County’s website, amendments to the notice should also be posted. 4. Every public notice of a meeting of a governmental body shall set forth the time, date, place and subject matter of the meeting, including that intended for consideration at any contemplated closed session, in such form as is reasonably likely to apprise members of the public and the news media thereof. 5. The public notice of a meeting of a governmental body may provide for a period of public comment, during which the body may receive information from members of the public. 6. Public notice of every meeting of a governmental body shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorter notice may be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than 2 hours in advance of the meeting. 7. Separate public notice shall be given for each meeting of a governmental body at a time and date reasonably proximate to the time and date of the meeting. B. The Chair of the committee, commission, or board, in coordination with the respective department head(s), is responsible for the preparation of an agenda for all meetings. The chairperson of the committee, commission, or board must approve the final agenda prior to distribution to other committee, commission, or board members. C. The secretary of the committee, commission, or board shall be responsible for providing copies of such agenda to other committee members, forty-eight (48) hours prior to such meeting. An electronic or paper agenda shall be posted on a board for public inspection and note thereon the date and time of such posting and the name or initials of the person doing the posting. Likewise, an agenda shall be delivered to the County Clerk’s Office. D. Informational material for items identified on the agenda shall also be provided for review by the membership, when available, at the same time as forwarding the notice of the meeting to allow review and research by the committee members. E. A full agenda (notice with supporting documents) shall be furnished to the Administrator as specified above. F. Consistent with Sec. 19.88(3) Wis. Stats., the minutes must include the motions and roll call votes of each meeting. As long as the body creates and preserves a reasonably intelligible description of the essential substantive elements of every motion made, who initiated and seconded the motion, the outcome of any vote on the motion, and, if a roll-call vote, how each member voted, it is not required by the open meetings law to take more formal or detailed minutes of other aspects of the meeting. Although the minutes should also accurately reflect the substance of the meeting. Page 12 of 22 4 G. Other statutes outside the open meetings law, however, may prescribe particular minute-taking requirements for certain bodies and officials that go beyond what is required by the open meetings law. For instance, Sec. 59.23(2)(a) Wis. Stats. requires a county clerk to, among other things, keep and record in a book therefor true minutes of all the proceedings of the board; make regular entries of the board's resolutions and decisions upon all questions; record the vote of each supervisor on any question submitted to the board, if required by any member present; and perform all duties prescribed by law or required by the board in connection with its meetings and transactions. H. Minutes of all meetings shall be filed with the County Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days of the meeting. VIII. Authorization to Speak or Perform Limited Duties A member of a standing, special committee, or commission may perform limited duties or speak for the entire committee or commission only when specifically authorized by the committee or commission. IX. Budget The County's annual budget process is governed by, and comports with, Sec. 65.90 Wis. Stats. X. Vouchers Copies of Vouchers will be submitted to the County Board for its information XI. Other All Committees shall be governed by the same applicable rules adopted for the Door County Board. If there are no rules specified for a particular situation, Roberts Rules of Order (current and authorized edition) will apply. Page 13 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 1 of 8 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits (Committees, Commissions & Boards) Adopted 4-15-25 04-21-26 PREAMBLE The principal purpose here is to delineate, without limitation by reason of enumeration herein, the primary roles, responsibilities, and authority of Door County's committees, commissions, and boards. In any county that has a county administrator: • The county administrator is the chief administrative officer of the county, and coordinates and directs all administrative and management functions of the county government not otherwise vested by law in boards or commissions, or in elected officers (See: § 59.18 Wis. Stats.). • The various county committees, commissions, and boards are policy making bodies only, determining the broad outlines and principles governing such administrative and management powers. One objective here is to define and strike a balance between the administrative and management functions and policy making function of county government. References to the Wisconsin Statutes or Wisconsin Administrative Code are to those in full force and effect on the date this document is approved or as thereafter amended or revised This document is subject and subordinate to the Wisconsin Statutes and Wisconsin Administrative Code. FISCAL MATTERS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO ALL 1. Annual Budget The County Administrator and Finance Director will, annually, prepare a proposed budget for submission to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will review and approve or modify and approve the proposed budget, and then refer the same (in relevant part) to each departmental oversight committee. The oversight committees will review and approve or modify and approve the proposed budget, and refer the same to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee will report the final proposed budget to County Board for consideration and action in accordance with § 65.90 Wis. Stats. 2. Capital Improvements ("C.I.P.") Each oversight committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all capital item requests, those that pertain to the CIP, prior to the departments submitting them for inclusion in the proposed CIP. 3. Payment Vouchers ("PV") Each oversight committee is empowered to review all proper claims and expenses for the departments. 4. Contracts / Agreements Contracts with a term greater than 1 year shall be approved by the oversight committee. Contracts with terms over 3 years or that were not part of the approved budget shall be recommended for approval to Finance Committee and the County Board. Page 14 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 2 of 8 Each sub-unit of the County Board is responsible for sustainability within, and tracking and/or attempting to influence legislation related to, their respective spheres of influence. Toward these ends, each regular meeting agenda of any sub-unit will have Sustainability and Legislation as agenda topics. PRIMARY SUBUNITS (Standing and/or Statutory Oversight) Administrative Committee (7-Members) General Oversight of Administrator, Corporation Counsel & Child Support, County Clerk, Human Resources, Technology Services, Transportation, and Veterans. 1. Oversight committee for the Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Child Support, County Clerk, Human Resources, Technology Services, Transportation, and Veterans Service. 2. To review and (after County Board approval of the same) implement, aid in the enforcement of, and revise (subject to County Board approval) a County wide policy and procedure manual and/or employee handbook. 3. To review and establish or make changes to (subject to County Board approval) wages, benefits, hours, and other conditions of employment for County employees, appointed officials, and elective officers. 4. Review, develop and (after County Board approval of the same) implement and oversee compensation and expense reimbursement of County Supervisors and members of County Boards, Commissions, and Committees. 5. Responsible for position reviews (e.g., refill or reclassification requests) and, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, requests to establish new positions. The latter requests are subject to County Board approval. 6. The Administrative Committee shall have members serve on the Negotiating Team for collective bargaining purposes. In relation to the collective bargaining process, the Negotiating Team will establish goals and parameters, has the discretion (subject to the availability of funds) to retain outside professionals, and may tentatively approve the terms of any agreement reached by the Negotiating Team. Tentative agreements will be submitted to the County Board for ratification. 7. The Negotiating Team consists of the Administrator, Corporation Counsel and Human Resources Director and two members (and one alternate member) from the Administrative Committee. The Negotiating Team will provide periodic status updates to the Administrative Committee. 8. The Administrative Committee is designated as the Grievance Committee under § 59.26 (8)(b), Wis. Stats. This is an exclusive procedure, and not supplemental to the § 66.0509 Wis. Stats. grievance procedure created by adoption of Resolution No. 2011-75. 9. All out of state travel, for conferences, conventions, seminars, meetings, or training, is subject to prior approval by the County Administrator. Each departmental oversight committee and the Administrative Committee shall be advised of any such approval. 10. Risk Management, Safety, and Insurance. 11. Carry out any other policy making functions not assumed by any other board, commission or committee. Highway & Facilities Committee (7-Members) General Oversight of the Airport, Facilities & Parks, Highways and Historical Museum. 1. Is the County’s highway committee under § 83.015, Wis. Stats. and, in that capacity, a policy-making body determining the broad outlines and principles governing administration of County highways. 2. Policy-making, budgetary approval, and cooperative decision-making as to all County real property (e.g., land, improvements to land, and fixtures) and personal property (e.g., equipment, machinery and vehicles) unless such is specifically assigned to another board, commission or committee. 3. General oversight of public work, including any contract for the construction, improvement, remodeling or repair of any public work, building, or furnishing of supplies or material of any kind. 4. May sell or lease: a) space over or below ground level of County owned real estate; or b) in County owned facilities to any person, if the County Board determines by resolution that the action is in the public interest and does not interfere with the public purpose for which the County land or facility is used. 5. Subject to County policies and regulations and Wisconsin law, may declare County owned real or personal property surplus or obsolete and dispose of the same. 6. Provide general oversight of and, through the Fair Board and Fair Officers, provide for and conduct the Door County Fair. The foregoing is subject to applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code, including §§ 59.56(14) & 93.23, Wis. Stats., and Ch. ATCP 160, Wis. Adm. Code. Page 15 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 3 of 8 Finance Committee (7-Members) General Oversight of the Finance Department, Register of Deeds (§ 59.43 Wis. Stats.), Real Property Lister, GIS/LIO, and Treasurer (§ 59.25 Wis. Stats.) 1. To serve as the standing finance committee for all purposes, including those set forth in § 65.90 Wis. Stats. 2. To carry out the financial policy of the County as established in the County Budget, Board Ordinance s and Resolutions; and make recommendations as to the interpretation and administration of such policy. 3. To receive and direct financial audits in conjunction with information from the Finance Director and County Administrator. Committees are to be informed of any special audits. The Finance Committe e has the authority to request audits of all departments at any time. The Finance Committee further has the authority to accept the recommendations from the Finance Director and County Administrator in selecting who will conduct an audit. 4. To review, on a monthly basis, several key financial reports for Door County. These reports shall include the current status of Door County’s investments, its unassigned fund balance, its contingency accounts, its health benefits fund, its workers compensation fund, and such other reports as the Finance Committee shall from time to time request. The annual budget, prepared by the County Administrator and Finance Director, shall be presented to the Finance Committee by the County Administrator. The Finance Committee sh all then approve or modify budgetary provisions and pass the proposal on to the Oversight Committees. The Oversight Committees shall then be able to make changes to the proposed budget before passing it back to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee must then send the final proposed document to the County Board for adoption. 5. To manage and dispose of delinquent real estate acquired by the County pursuant to Ch . 75 Wis. Stats. and applicable County Code. 6. Oversee the County Treasurer regarding collection of delinquent taxes including recovery of delinquent taxes and other costs against persons as provided in § 74.53 Wis. Stats, foreclosure of tax liens by action In Rem under § 75.521 Wis. Stats., and sale of tax delinquent real estate pursuant to § 75.69 Wis. Stats. 7. Is responsible for the functions and duties of the real property lister, development and maintenance of geographic information systems, and functions and duties of the land information office. 8. Serve as liaison between the Door County Economic Development Corporation and County Board. 9. General oversight of dog licenses and fees and humane society or other organization designated to provide a pound for collecting, caring for, and disposing of dogs as provided in Ch. 174 Wis. Stats. Health and Human Services Board (9-Members) General Oversight of the Health and Human Services Department 1. The Human Services Board was initially created by adoption of Resolution Number 2012 -87 on December 11, 2012. It’s title and duties were changed by adoption of Resolution Number 2018-85 on December 18, 2018 and Resolution Number 2020-40 adopted on April 21, 2020. The powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Board are as set forth in §§ 46.23, 251.03 & 251.04, Wis. Stats. Judiciary & Public Safety Committee (7-Members) General Oversight of Emergency Services (Ch. 256, Wis. Stats.), Emergency Management (Ch. 323, Wis. Stats.), County Law Enforcement Agency (Ch.’s 59 & 302, Wis. Stats.), Clerk of Court, Circuit Court, Family Court/Register in Probate, District Attorney, and Medical Examiner. 1. Responsible for the general oversight of County’s law enforcement agency, emergency medical services Emergency Management, Public Safety Communications, Medical Examiner, District Attorney and Circuit Court consistent with the applicable statutory and administrative code provisions. 2. Serve as the liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, Public Safety Communications, Medical Examiner, District Attorney, Circuit Court and County Board. 3. Encourage and facilitate the establishment and maintenance of relationships and cooperation (including mutual aid and assistance agreements) with other municipalities (e.g., counties, cities, towns and villages) with respect to law enforcement, public-safety communications, emergency medical services, and emergency management. 4. General oversight of the acquisition, maintenance and repair of vehicles and other equipment necessary for the operation of emergency services, emergency management and law enforcement consistent with the annual budget. 5. Work collaboratively with the Sheriff regarding the authority and responsibilities of the Humane Officer(s) and Humane Society consistent with Ch.’s 173 & 174, Wis. Stats. 6. Periodic review of year to date expenditures and revenue to ensure the same are in line with the annual budget. 7. Review of audit(s) and annual reports. Page 16 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 4 of 8 Resource Planning Committee (5-Members) General Oversight of the Land Use Services Department 1. Designated as Door County’s planning and zoning committee, consistent with § 59.69(2), Wis. Stats. 2. A policy-making body, determining the broad outlines and principles governing administration of the Land Use Services Department. Among other things, the Land Use Services Department: a. Is designated as Door County’s planning and zoning agency consistent with § 59.69(2), Wis. Stats. b. Is responsible for the private onsite wastewater treatment systems program and back-up to the registered sanitarian. 3. The liaison between the Land Use Services Department and County Board. Land Conservation Committee (7-Members) General Oversight of the Soil & Water Conservation Department, and Agriculture and Extension Education 1. To serve as the land conservation committee pursuant to §§ 59.70, 92.06, 92.07, 36.25(7), 59.56(3), 85.195 and 92.05 Wis. Stats. and committee on agriculture and extension education under § 59.56(3)(b), Wis. Stats. 2. May carry out the powers and perform the duties the powers delegated to the land conservation committee subject to the approval of the county board. Library Board (7-Members / 2-CB) General Oversight for the Door County Library & Archives • §43.57, Wis. Stats. • Possesses the powers and duties of a library board under Ch. 43 Wis. Stats. Page 17 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 5 of 8 OTHER SUBUNITS ❖ Aging and Disability Resource Center Advisory Board (9-Members / 1-CB) • The Aging and Disability Resource Center (“ADRC”) of Door County must comply with all applicable statutes (including § 46.82, Wis. Stats.), Ch. DHS 10, Wis. Adm. Code, and its contract with the Wis. DHS. • This is the advisory board for the ADRC of Door County, and reports to the Door County Health & Human Services Board. ❖ Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission Representative (1-Member / CB) • § 66.0309 Wis. Stats. • The Commission was created in 1972 under §66.945, Wis. Stats. (re-titled 66.0309). • The Commission oversees the planning and technical assistance to member local governments. The Commission represents the local units of government, and effective partners for state and federal governments. ❖ Broadband Committee (9-Members / 2-CB) • Established at the County Board’s April 19, 2022 § 59.11(1)(c), Wis. Stats. organizational meeting . • The Committee consists of local stakeholders with a strong interest for providing in supporting broadband adoption and digital skill building in the County. • Its purpose is to act as an advisory committee to the Administrative Committee to better understand and navigate the unique challenges that come with implementing a county -wide broadband adoption and digital skills building programs. • The committee shall provide strategic direction and guidance on broadband adoption, digital skill-building initiatives, vendor partnerships, project implementation, vendors, budgeting and staffing to support informed decision making by that assist in the County making decision within this area of expertise. ❖ Communications Advisory Technical Subcommittee (9-Members / 2-CB) • Re-established by Resolution No. 2002-87. • On 03/23/16 the Committee voted to reduce voting membership to 9. • The Subcommittee consists of local stakeholders in government, business, and volunteer organizations with a strong interest and passion for public safety communication services. • Its purpose is to act as an advisory committee to the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee to better understand and navigate the unique challenges that come with public safety communications. • This is accomplished by providing strategic direction and guidance on radio systems, vendors, and budgeting that assist the County in making good decisions within this area of expertise. ❖ CCS/CST Coordinating Committee (14-Members / 1-CB) • §§46.56, 49.45(30e)(b) & 51.42(7)(b), Wis. Stats., Ch. DHS 36, Wis. Adm. Code, and Resolution No.’s 2016- 31 and 2016-72. • § DHS 36.09, Wis. Adm. Code requires that counties establish a CCS Coordinating Committee responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding the CCS policies and practices, quality improvement initiatives, and other information that the committee deems relevant to determining the quality of the CCS program and protection of consumer rights. At least one-third of the total membership of the coordination committee must be consumer. • § 46.56, Wis. Stats. requires counties which operate wrap-around programs for children and families to form a Coordinating Committee. The role of the Committee is to ensure coordination of care across multiple systems and programs. The statute mandates membership from various systems that serve children and families, and at least two parents whose children receive services from two or more systems. • Door County, like many counties, has merged the Coordinating Committees for CCS and CST. ❖ Children's COP Advisory Committee (11-Members / 1-CB) • §46.272, Wis. Stats. and Resolution No.’s 2016-31 and 2016-72 • The purpose of Children’s COP is to provide a coordinated approach to supporting families who have a child with a disability. 2015 Wis. Act 55 created a new statutory provision under §46.272, Wis. Stats. specifying that counties must appoint members to a Children’s Community Options (CCOP) Advisory Committee. • Note: Because of the similarities in program mission and service populations, it is important to ensure planning for CCS, CST, and Children’s COP is done in a seamless fashion. Additionally, many members serve on both the CCS/CST and CCOP committees. Therefore, whenever feasible, meetings of the Page 18 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 6 of 8 CCS/CST Coordinating Committee and CCOP Advisory Committee will be scheduled on the same day, back - to-back, with a time for networking and updates between the business meetings. ❖ Criminal Justice Collaborating Committee (13-Members / 1-CB) • Resolution No. 2018-21 (serves without per diem or expense reimbursement) • The principal mission of the Door County Criminal Justice Collaborating Council will be to enhance public safety in Door County through community collaboration by ensuring offender accountability, providing effective rehabilitation programs and supporting the rights and needs of victims. ❖ Door County Committee for 980 Placements (5-Members / NCB) • §980.08(dm), Wis. Stats. and Resolution No. 2018-32 ❖ Economic Development Board Representative (1-Member / CB) • §59.57, Wis. Stats. ❖ Fair Board Liaison (1 from Highway & Facilities Committee) • §59.56(14) Wis. Stats. • The liaison shall work with the Fair Board Association on the planning of the annual County Fair and also the strategic direction of the Fair. • The liaison shall serve as the conduit between Highway & Facilities Committee and the Fair Association. ❖ Highway Safety Commission (9-Members / 1CB) • §83.013, Wis. Stats. • Meets quarterly: 1st Thursday of February, May, August and November. • Reviews traffic accident data from the county and other traffic safety related matters. ❖ Housing Authority (5-Members / NCB) • §§ 16.30(2), 59.53(22), 66.1201-66.1213, Wis. Stats. ❖ Lake Shore Cap Representative (1-Member / CB) • Meets every other month, usually 702 State Street, Manitowoc • Lakeshore CAP, Inc. is a Wisconsin Not-For-Profit 501(c)3 corporation, guided by a Board of Directors (Board). The Board’s primary function is the pursuit of the organization’s mission, purpose and val ues. Lakeshore CAP embodies community action by being proactive in addressing the needs of the communities in our area; developing compassionate programming while adhering to our mission of promoting self -sufficiency with integrity; being resourceful in leveraging our funds, partnerships, staff and facilities; and inspiring our clients and community partners to follow our lead. • “Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency and well-being through results-based programming in Manitowoc, Door, Sheboygan and Kewaunee counties. For many residents a number of conditions and situations work against achieving this objective. However, sometimes the greatest creativity emerges from the most difficult circumstances! We will continue to focus on our goals and to ally ourselves with community partners in addressing these conditions and situations.” ❖ Land Information Council (9-members / 1CB) • §59.72(3m), Wis. Stats. • Established by Resolution 2010-63 • The Land Information Council reviews priorities, needs, policies, and expenditures of the land information office and advises the County of Door on matters affecting the land information office. • The Land Information Council shall consist of the register of deeds, the treasurer, and, if one has been appointed, the real property lister or their designees and the following members appointed by the County Board: o A member of the County Board. o A representative of the land information office. o A realtor or a member of the Realtors Association employed within the county. (Optional if no such person willing to serve.) o A public safety or emergency communications representative employed within the county. (Optional if no such person willing to serve.) Page 19 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 7 of 8 o The county surveyor or a professional land surveyor employed within the county. (Optional if no such person willing to serve.) o Any other members of the County Board or public that the County Board designates. ❖ Local Elected Officials (1-Member / CB) • This is a sub-unit of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board • Established under 29 USC 2832. • Appointment by County Board Chairperson, with the approval of the County Board. • The LEO Board is comprised of the Chief Elected Official of each county (or his/her Designee). The LEO Board is the governing unit and legal representative body of the Bay Area Workforce Development Board of Directors. Board Directors are appointed by the LEO Board to lead the activities of the Executive Director and Board staff. • Meets quarterly, generally at 520 N. Broadway, Suite 320, Green Bay, WI ❖ Local Emergency Planning Committee (14-Members / 1-CB) • §59.54(8), Wis. Stats. and Resolution No. 58-93 • The LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) is a critical community service which brings tog ether diverse people with diverse levels of expertise in order to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies, and to promote the community’s right to know about chemicals present in or near their homes and places of business. • Born out of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA Title III) of 1986 • Created as a result of the chemical spill in Bhopal, India in 1984 ❖ Nicolet Federated Library System Board of Trustees (1-Member / NCB) • Ch. 43, Wis. Stats. • The Nicolet Federated Library System is governed by a 17-member Board of Trustees representing the eight counties (including Door County) served by the system. • Trustees meet seven times annually. ❖ Nutrition Advisory Council (7-Members / 1CB) • Ch. 46, Wis. Stats. • This advisory council must remain separate from any other advisory group of the aging unit/ADRC to assist in evaluating, promoting, planning, and advocating for the nutrition program and it s participants. The nutrition advisory council will advise the director and assistant director on all matters relating to nutrition and nutrition - supportive services within the program area. All recommendations and suggestions of the council will be in accord with federal and state policies and will take into consideration the nutrition budget. The Nutrition Advisory Council is intended to be a partner in improving the nutrition program. Council members can assist in securing funding by volunteering their time to raise funds for the program, developing and maintaining community partnerships, and promoting activities including advertising and outreach to the community. • The powers and duties of a Nutrition Advisory Council are as set forth in Chapter 8.2.7 of the Wisconsin Aging Network Manual of Policies and Procedures. ❖ PACE Representative (1-Member / CB) • Resolution No. 2017-42 and Ordinance No. 2017-08 • PACE is an innovative program that enables property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. • Wisconsin counties and municipalities utilized their joint exercise of powers authority under Wisconsin Statute § 66.0301, to form the Wisconsin PACE Commission • Representative shall oversee that the program administrator maintains and enforces comprehensive program guidelines to ensure each PACE project meets the requirements of the Wisconsin PACE Statute, the PACE Ordinance, and the Program Manual. ❖ Security & Facilities Committee (1CB) • SCR 68.05. • Chairperson of the County Board or Designee is a member. ❖ Sister City Informal Advisory Group (6-Members / 4-CB) • Resolution No.’s 2004-56 and Resolution 2014-56 Page 20 of 22 Powers and Duties of County Board Subunits Page 8 of 8 • The Door County Sister City Informal Advisory group consists of county board supervisors and members of the public interested in furthering Door County’s official Sister City relationship with Jingdezhen, China, as well as exploring potential similar relationships with other areas of the world. ❖ Sturgeon Bay-Door County-DCEDC Loan Fund Comm. Representative (1-Member / NCB) • Resolutions No.’s 2019-86 and 2020-14 • The SBDCED Loan Fund was established after the State ended the Federal Revolving Loan Program in 2019. The City and County worked cooperatively to establish a new countywide program to meet the financing gaps for businesses. • Committee provides the primary oversite to the program by reviewing loan applications. ❖ Veterans Service Commission (3-Members / NCB) • §45.81(1), Wis. Stats. • Appointed by County Board Chairperson, subject to approval of the County Board. • Staggered 3-year terms. • Must be residents of the county. • Chooses its own chairperson. ❖ WCA Ambassador (2-Members / CB) • Created at the County Board’s April 21, 2020 § 59.11(1)(c), Wis. Stats. Organizational Meeting • Serve as County Ambassadors for the Wisconsin Counties Association Ambassador Program; • Work with the sub-units of County Board and Department heads on issues the impact the County at the State and Federal level. • Help promote the issues developed as part of Door / Kewaunee Legislative Days. ❖ Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-Members / 2-Alternates / NCB) • §59.694, Wis. Stats. • Appointed by County Board Chairperson, subject to approval of the County Board. • Staggered 3-year terms. • The members, including alternate members, must all reside within the county and outside of the limits of incorporated cities and villages; provided, however, that no 2 members shall reside in the same town. • Chooses its own chairperson. Page 21 of 22 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 implication 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 21st day of April , 20 26 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County Resolution No. 2026-23 APPOINTMENTS TO COUNTY BOARD SUB-UNITS (Committees, Commissions, and Boards) TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, Pursuant to § 59.11(1)(c), Wis. Stats. the County 1 Board is to meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each April to organize and 2 transact business. At this meeting the Board may transact any 3 business permitted at the § 59.11(1)(a), Wis. Stats. annual meeting. 4 This includes the appointment of all boards, commissions, and 5 committees. 6 7 WHEREAS, The authority to appoint the members of certain 8 committees of the County Board rests with the Chairper son of the 9 County Board, subject to the confirmation of the County Board. 10 11 WHEREAS, § 59.18, Wis. Stats. confers the power to appoint 12 the members of certain boards, commissions and committees upon 13 the County Administrator, subject to the confirmation of t he County 14 Board. 15 16 WHEREAS, The boards, commissions, and committees 17 (including proposed members) are set forth in Addendum A, which is 18 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 19 20 WHEREAS, We submit the following appointments for your 21 consideration and confirmation. 22 23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of 24 Supervisors hereby confirms the proposed appointments to boards, 25 commissions, and committees as set forth in Addendum A, attached 26 hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. 27 28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Resolutions No. 2024,18, 29 2024-32, 2024-36, 2024-62, 2025-01, 2025-27, 2025-44, 2025-51, 30 2025-98 and 2026 -03 are, to the extent they are inconsistent 31 herewith, superseded. 32 33 SUBMITTED BY: _______________, Chairperson Door County Board of Supervisors Ken Pabich County Administrator Page 22 of 22