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County Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The County Board of Calumet County was called to order on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM by Chair Connors. 1 ROLL CALL Supervisors present: Chair Alice Connors; Supervisors Samuel Breeden, Matthew Budde, Andy Cleveland, Ronald Dietrich, David Elliott, Mike Hofberger, Nick Kesler, Brian Kolb, Patrick Latour, Buzz Laughrin, James Lowey, Anne Machesky (arrived at 6:10 PM), Paul McCann, Joseph Mueller, Mary Schwalenberg, Pete Stier, Ty Stuckmann, Kathleen Thunes, Rick Voight and Jake Wayne. Staff and others present: Todd Romenesko, County Administrator; Kimberly Tenerelli, Corporation Counsel; Joanne Metzen, Director of Special Education; Adam Backus, Parks Director; Brett Bowe, Sheriff; Jason Pausma, Economic Development Director; Matt Payette, Director of Operations; Tony Reali, County Conservationist; Chad Sheinoa, Highway Commissioner; Jim Messer, Desktop Support Specialist; Josh Medina, Network Technician; Eugene Prentice, citizen; and Beth Leary, County Clerk. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Supervisor Elliott and seconded by Supervisor Dietrich to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Supervisor LaTour and seconded by Supervisor McCann to approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 5 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Eugene Prentice addressed the Board regarding Flock cameras. 6 SPECIAL BUSINESS Joanne Metzen, Director of Special Education, presented information on the Calumet County Special Education Program. General discussion followed. The presentation is in the file and made a part of the record. 7 RESOLUTIONS 7a. RESOLUTION 2026-11 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY COALITION ASSESSMENT GRANT Moved by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Supervisor Elliott to adopt Resolution 2026-11 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 7b. RESOLUTION 2026–12 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE REPAIR OF THE REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AT CALUMET COUNTY PARK Moved by Supervisor Stier and seconded by Supervisor Schwalenberg to adopt Resolution 2026-12 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 7c. RESOLUTION 2026-13 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE RURAL FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN CALUMET COUNTY Moved by Supervisor Stier and seconded by Supervisor Mueller to adopt Resolution 2026-13 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 7d. RESOLUTION 2026-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLEAN BOATS CLEAN WATERS APPLICATION FOR CALUMET COUNTY Moved by Supervisor McCann and seconded by Supervisor Mueller to adopt Resolution 2026-14 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 8 SUPERVISOR REPORTS Supervisors reported on meetings and seminars recently attended. 9 COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT & APPOINTMENTS 9a. Monthly Report - provided with the agenda packet. 9b. Appointment to Fox Valley Workforce Development Board. Moved by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Supervisor Elliott to affirm the County Administrator's recommendation for the appointment of Sara Cardinal to fill the vacancy on the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board. The term will expire 6/30/29. Motion carried unanimously. 10 NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE Moved by Supervisor Schwalenberg and seconded by Supervisor Elliott to approve the September 15, 2026 meeting starting at 5 PM in the Emergency Operations Center and continuing at 6 PM in the County Board Room. Motion carried unanimously. 11 CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD MEETING None 12 ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 3 Chair Connors adjourned the meeting at 6:42 PM. State of Wisconsin) Calumet County) I, Beth A. Leary, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of proceedings of the County Board Meeting. /s/ Beth A. Leary, Calumet County Clerk Page 3 of 3