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Michelle Wynveen, PhD, Veterans Service Officer 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014 Office: (920) 849-1452 Toll Free: (833) 620-2730 Fax: (920) 849-1499 Email: Michelle.wynveen@calumetcounty.org Veterans Service Office www.calumetcounty.org MINUTES OF THE CALUMET COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION September 16, 2026 (9:00 A.M.) Dave Elliott called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. 1. The meeting was properly announced and posted, and a quorum of members was present. 2. ROLL CALL (Committee Member Attendance): MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Elliott, Joe Mueller, Ron Dietrich, CVSO Michelle Wynveen, and Administrative Assistant, Veterans, Kevin Sentieri. ABSENT: N/A OTHERS PRESENT: None 3. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (September 16, 2026) MOTION by J. Mueller and SECONDED by R. Dietrich to approve the agenda of the September 16, 2026, meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (July 15, 2026, meeting) MOTION by R. Dietrich and SECONDED by J. Mueller to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2026, meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – None. 7. COMMUNICATIONS – None 8. ITEMS FOR ACTION OR DISCUSSION – Given by CVSO Michelle Wynveen A. Went through the remaining discussion of the Veterans Service Commission Bylaws. The Bylaws with the Commission’s suggested changes will be sent to Kimberly Tenerelli in Corporation Council’s Office. A motion to accept changes subject to Corporation Council’s Office edits to ensure changes are legal. MOTION by R. Dietrich and SECONDED by J. Mueller to approve the VSC Bylaws after Corporation Council’s edits. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B. The Committee briefly reviewed the Client Satisfaction Survey results and feedback, which included summary totals, specific suggestions, and data regarding veterans' overall perception of the services provided by the Calumet County Veterans Service Office. Committee members took copies of the report for further individual review. Detailed discussion of any questions, comments, concerns, or considerations was deferred to the next scheduled meeting. By consensus, the Committee requested that this item, along with recommendations for potential new or revised survey questions, be formally placed on the next meeting's agenda. 9. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT – Given by CVSO M. Wynveen: A. CVSO Report: 1. The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) reported that the preliminary budget for the Veterans Service Commission was informally presented to the Finance Director and County Administrator on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The proposed budget includes a minor increase to accommodate the standard Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Management expressed no reservations or concerns regarding the proposed figures. Final approval of the budget will be considered by the Calumet County Board of Supervisors during its upcoming formal annual budget adoption meeting. 2. The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) reported that a formal request, including salary recommendations, has been submitted to promote Administrative Assistant Keven Sentieri to the position of Assistant County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO). The promotion and title change are proposed to take effect at the start of the upcoming calendar year. The Human Resources Department has verified receipt of all required documentation, and the County Administrator has signaled preliminary approval for the merit-based reclassification. The proposal will proceed with the Calumet County Board of Supervisors for final statutory authorization and budget adjustment. B. Veterans in Need: None at this time. 10. REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: None 11. DISCUSS NEXT MEETING: A. The Committee directed that an item be placed on the next scheduled meeting's agenda to formally discuss the Client Satisfaction Survey results and feedback. This deferral will allow Committee members adequate time to review the data prior to formulating official comments, recommendations, or proposed revisions for future survey questions. B. The next meeting will be on October 21, 2026 @ 09:00 AM. 12. ADJOURNMENT At 9:52 A.M., MOTION to adjourn by D. Elliott. Michelle Wynveen, PhD, VSC Recording Secretary UNAPPROVED